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Talent Talks

Hosted by TalentLMS · business · EN-US · 38 episodes

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The world of work is changing fast. From AI to people-first mindsets, L&D is evolving. And so are the challenges. Talent Talks is your go-to space to pause, learn, and sometimes unlearn what L&D can look like today. Hear from the experts shaping the now - and the next - of L&D, HR, and everything in between.Talent Talks is brought to you by TalentLMS. For the full transcript and related resources visit talentlms.com/podcast

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What is Talent Talks about?

The world of work is changing fast. From AI to people-first mindsets, L&D is evolving. And so are the challenges. Talent Talks is your go-to space to pause, learn, and sometimes unlearn what L&D can look like today. Hear from the experts shaping the now - and the next - of L&D, HR, and everything in between.

Who hosts Talent Talks?

Talent Talks is hosted by TalentLMS. The show has published 38 episodes to date.

What has Talent Talks covered recently?

Recent episodes include "36. Self-Directed Learning: Why Your Employees Are Training Themselves with Bob Mosher" (19 August 2026, 34 minutes), "35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton" (17 June 2026, 36 minutes), and "34. The Manager Multiplier: Bringing Development Into the Flow of Work with Al Dea" (20 May 2026, 36 minutes).

How often does Talent Talks publish?

Talent Talks publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 38 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Talent Talks?

Booking probability for Talent Talks is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Talent Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Talent Talks's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Talent Talks?

The strongest fits for Talent Talks are Business & Professional Training. Talent Talks has a business audience.

About the host

TalentLMS hosts Talent Talks, a business show with 38 episodes published.

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    36. Self-Directed Learning: Why Your Employees Are Training Themselves with Bob Mosher

    Aug 19, 202634 min

    Are employees already training themselves faster than organizations can keep up? In this episode, we're joined by Bob Mosher, Chief Learning Evangelist at APPLY Synergies, to explore why most learning is now...

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    35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton

    Jun 17, 202636 min

    Why do most companies lack real skills visibility even after investing heavily in training? In this episode, learning strategist and skills-mapping expert Shannon Tipton joins us to explore why most organizations still...

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    34. The Manager Multiplier: Bringing Development Into the Flow of Work with Al Dea

    May 20, 202636 min

    Why do so many managers feel unprepared to develop their teams when it's a core part of their role? In this episode, we sit down with leadership expert Al Dea to explore why managers are the missing link in developing...

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    33. The L&D subtraction strategy: Why simplification wins with Lavinia Mehedintu

    Apr 29, 202631 min

    What if the biggest problem in L&D right now isn't a lack of learning but too much of it? In this episode we chat to Lavinia Mehedintu, co-founder of Offbeat, to explore why more content doesn't always lead to better...

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    32. Solving the Training Impact Mystery with "L&D Detective" Kevin M. Yates

    Mar 18, 202633 min

    In this episode, we sit down with self-described "L&D Detective" Kevin M. Yates to uncover what it really takes to prove the impact of learning. We explore why traditional L&D metrics only tell part of the story, how to...

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    31. AI in L&D: Beyond the Buzzwords and Gimmicks with Donald Taylor

    Feb 18, 202640 min

    In this episode, we talk to Donald Taylor, one of the most influential voices in global L&D and a long-time authority at the intersection of learning and technology. From the dangers of the "AI efficiency trap" to why...

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    30. L&D in 2026: Learning Debt, AI, and Transformation with David Kelly

    Jan 14, 202636 min

    As work continues to transform, L&D in 2026 is being forced to rethink how it supports people on the job. In this episode, we sit down with David Kelly - longtime industry analyst and influential L&D thinker - to dig...

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    29. Quiet Cracking: The Hidden Crisis in the Workplace with Lia Garvin

    Nov 19, 202539 min

    You've heard of Quiet Quitting—but what about Quiet Cracking? We talk to leadership expert Lia Garvin about the growing number of employees who are still showing up but quietly coming undone. Drawing on data from the...

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    28. Knowledge mapping: Surfacing employee strengths with Julia Phelan

    Oct 22, 202540 min

    What if your team's most valuable skills aren't written down and the people who have them don't even realize it? In this episode, learning strategist Julia Phelan joins us to unpack knowledge mapping — a practical way...

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    27. Lean L&D: Maximum Impact, Minimum Resources with Michelle Parry-Slater

    Sep 3, 202538 min

    When resources are tight but the demand for learning is high, strategy matters more than spend. In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Parry-Slater, author of The L&D Practitioner's Handbook and Director at Kairos...

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    26. Onboarding Beyond Compliance: Designing Moments That Matter with Amin Fard

    Aug 6, 202533 min

    Most onboarding processes focus on paperwork over people. Amin Fard, CEO at Preppio and co-author of The Onboarding Playbook, explains how to design backward from "wow" moments that turn new hires into company...

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    25. Why We Don't Learn at Work: The Psychology Behind Great Training with Julie Dirksen

    Jul 3, 202537 min

    Why do so many workplace training programs fail to drive real change? In this episode, we sit down with Julie Dirksen, Learning and Design Consultant and author of Talk to the Elephant, to explore why people often can't...

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    24. Turning Change Into Opportunity: Keeping Employees Engaged, with Rob Catalano of WorkTango

    Jun 4, 202533 min

    How do you keep employees engaged when everything's in flux? Rob Catalano, Co-Founder and Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, joins us to unpack the secrets behind effective employee engagement — especially during...

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    23. The future of workplace training in 2025, with human capital management strategist, Brent Skinner

    Jan 22, 202527 min

    The future of workplace training is here — so how can L&D pros prep for new challenges on the horizon? Brent Skinner, future of work expert, joins us to reveal what to expect in the new year and beyond. Informed by the...

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    22. What most leaders get wrong—and how to do it right, with Neena Newberry

    Dec 4, 202432 min

    What's the secret that separates an accidental manager from an inspiring leader who uplifts the workplace? We sit down with trailblazing former Deloitte Exec and Leadership Coach, Neena Newberry, to unravel the biggest...

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    21. L&D Stories from the Field with Training Trailblazers Kim Bellini and Randy Schumacher

    Nov 20, 202431 min

    Excessive employee turnover, looming deadlines, and tight budgets. Common business challenges that great L&D programs can tame. In this special episode, we hear first-hand from training trailblazers Kim Bellini and...

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    20. Supercharging your workplace learning culture with Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer and author.

    Nov 6, 202434 min

    A strong learning culture fuels knowledge sharing and personal development. But how? Andy Lancaster, CLO of Reimagine People Development and award-winning author, helps us uncover the path to creating a workplace where...

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    19. The building blocks of reskilling employees, with Boston Consulting Group MD, Sagar Goel

    Oct 23, 202431 min

    Is reskilling the solution to the rapid decline in skill longevity? If so, how can both organizations and employees flip negative mindsets to ones of curiosity and optimism? Boston Consulting Group MD, Sagar Goel...

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    18. Mastering a growth mindset and cultivating it in your workforce, with Nikhil Arora

    Oct 9, 202438 min

    How can we escape the fear of failure and celebrate experimentation rather than just the result? In this episode, Nikhil Arora, shares his tips on how to commit to a growth mindset in both personal and professional...

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    17. Training in the world of the hybrid workplace with Gary Cookson

    Sep 25, 202435 min

    Are we witnessing the end of in-person training in real time? And why is the best learning content similar to the conversations we have with our friends? Gary Cookson, L&D expert, author, and consultant, joins us to...

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