Hosted by Leigh Anne Lankford · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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Welcome to Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders — the podcast where we learn from leading minds in the L&D space.Each week, we’ll dive into the details of what it takes to thrive in learning and development, as guests from different corporate contexts and sectors share their expertise and experience.If you’re dedicated to staying on top of optimized growth, transformative industry technologies and all things training, then this is the show for you!
Leigh Anne Lankford hosts Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders, a business show with 100 episodes published.
Mary Cooper, Director of Learning and Development at P.F. Chang's, joins us to make the case that L&D leaders who can't speak the language of the business will keep losing the budget fight. Mary draws on her path from op
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Laura Campion, Director, Revolution Learning Specialist at Pfizer, joins us to discuss how L&D is evolving in the age of AI — from microlearning and embedded performance support to the diagnostic skills that no algorithm
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We’re joined by Anita Zanchettin, Director, Talent Development of DoorDash, to discuss why leaders are the number-one customer of L&D, how to bring development into the flow of work, and what it really means to adopt a l
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Dr. Hope Eady, Learning and Development Director, Housing Opportunities and Mission Engagement, of Habitat for Humanity International, believes the most important skill in L&D is the ability to think alongside the busine
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Jessica Fraser, Director of Learning of Floor & Decor, joins us to discuss how agile methodologies are reshaping instructional design, why a solid process foundation is the prerequisite for effective AI adoption and what
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To celebrate our 100th episode, Brandon Carson, Chief Learning Officer and Founder of L&D Cares, joins us to discuss the three shifts redefining L&D in the AI age, why the content factory model is ending and what it mean
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Rapti Khurana, Talent Squad Advisor of PortlyAI and former VP of Talent Engagement and Development of the NFL, discusses the shift from content-centric to capability-centric L&D, what the future of learning looks like an
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Dr. Darick Bryant, Director of Learning and Organizational Development of Clean Harbors, joins us to discuss how AI is reshaping L&D, why empathy has become an essential leadership skill and how organizations can use lea
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We’re joined by Amanda Archer, Director of Learning Experience at Advocate Health, to discuss how AI is reshaping L&D, why adaptability is the defining skill of this moment and what it really takes to lead a learning tea
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Jason Berry, Director of Talent Management of Nolan Transportation Group, joins us to explore how L&D is evolving into a more data-driven, business-aligned function. He shares how teams are proving impact through metrics
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AI, agility and business alignment are reshaping the role of L&D. Karen Massey, Senior Director of Training and Qualification of AWP Safety, joins us to discuss how L&D teams can create measurable business impact. She sh
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We’re joined by Adrienne Smith, Manager of Global Learning and AI Development at Samsara, to discuss how AI is reshaping L&D and what the rise of agentic AI means for learning teams. Adrienne explains the shift from gene
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In this episode, Kimberly Hill, Senior Director of Global Client Learning at Nielsen, joins us to explore how global client education drives business impact. Nielsen’s learning strategy has evolved alongside shifting med
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Laura Dermody, Ph.D., Director of Platform and Solutions of Boston Consulting Group, joins us to discuss the accelerating pace of change in L&D and how organizations must balance foundational learning science with emergi
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Adam Morettin, Group Vice President of Learning and Development of U.S. Renal Care, joins this episode to explore how L&D leaders can create meaningful, measurable impact in highly regulated healthcare environments. He s
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Mary Pelusi, Director of KPMG, shares how AI is reshaping the learning and development sector and what it means for facilitators and leaders. She discusses the rise of generative AI, the shift toward microlearning and th
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On this episode, Liz Ramon, Director of Talent Management of Castle Group, joins us to discuss how learning and development continues to evolve and why L&D plays a critical role in developing confident leaders, adaptable
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Alissa Weiher, Senior Director of Organizational Development, Engagement and Retention of UCHealth, reflects on her 20-year career in learning and development. She shares how L&D has evolved from tactical training to a s
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On this episode, Adam Bocken, Vice President of Training and Development of Margaritaville, shares how L&D teams can adapt as learning expectations shift toward speed, accessibility and continuous development. Drawing on
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Ian Stevens, Director of Learning and Talent Development of Publicis Sapient, shares his 15-year journey across education and corporate learning, offering a grounded perspective on how L&D continues to evolve amid rapid
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