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In each episode, Tom McDowall, Chief Learning Geek at Evolve L&D, sits down for a chat with a learning and development professional to discuss their big idea for our industry. We discuss instructional design, eLearning development, EdTech, accessibility and all things relating to workplace learning and development.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn each episode, Tom McDowall, Chief Learning Geek at Evolve L&D, sits down for a chat with a learning and development professional to discuss their big idea for our industry. We discuss instructional design, eLearning development, EdTech, accessibility and all things relating to workplace learning and development.
The iDeas Podcast is hosted by Tom McDowall. The show has published 45 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Want to Revolutionise Learning? Start with Product Thinking!" (28 January 2025, 36 minutes), "Low Fidelity, High Impact - Live from LN Connect 2024 with Heidi Kirby" (8 January 2025, 37 minutes), and "Making Data Work for You: Overcoming the Fear and Finding Meaning" (8 January 2025, 42 minutes).
The iDeas Podcast publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 45 episodes.
Booking probability for The iDeas Podcast is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The iDeas Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The iDeas Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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Tom McDowall hosts The iDeas Podcast, a business podcast with 45 episodes published.
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Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Greg, founder of Two Circle Studio, to explore a bold vision for the future of learning and development. Greg dives into the idea of applying a...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail Can instructional designers create impactful learning experiences using low-fidelity modalities? This is the central question Tom and Heidi discuss in this episode of the iDeas Podcast. They also...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Alaina Szlachta shares her thoughts on overcoming the fear and overwhelm often associated with data. She explores how to use data strategically to make informed decisions, the...
Episode #14
Send us Fan Mail This episode of the iDeas Podcast was recorded live on 17th November 2023, at LN Connect 23, The Learning Network's annual conference. I am joined by the fantastic Helen Marshall, CLO at Thrive Learning...
Episode #13
Send us Fan Mail Yo ho, ho ho, it's a learning life for me! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Lauren Waldman, a.k.a 'The Learning Pirate'. Lauren's a certified learning scientist who's on a mission...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Dr Luke Hobson about his recent (at the time of filming) book, backwards design and its role in learning design, and the importance of sharing...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Gjertsen from Better Every Day Studios. We discuss his career path in the L&D world and focus on the practical side of our profession. iDTX 2023...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with @Linnéa Sjögren about the solutions she creates for her clients, her approach to SME's and whether to remain a generalist or niche down to find success. This episode will be...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Darren Nerland, senior leadership development manager, speaker and co-founder of Learnapalooza. In this video, I ask Darren about his take on the...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant, the co-founders of IDLance. We discuss why they started the IDLance community and their own adventures in the world of...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I chat with Dr Sonia Tiwari, a learning experience designer focussing on children's education. You can connect with Sonia on LinkedIn Check out her website...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Terry Godfrey about his instructional design and eLearning development career. He explains the importance of always trying new things and continuing to evolve as new...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail Gemma Wells is a digital programme manager at The Opportunity Group and the chairperson of The Learning Network. In this episode, we chat about the role networking has played in our careers, and Gemma...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail Angela Ross is the co-founder & COO of Sub-10 . In this episode, we discuss her approach to learning design and why Sub-10 focuses on constructive learning and emotive design over micro-learning. You...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Zak Rittenhouse is a senior learning experience design lead at Braze . In this episode, we chat about what makes for a great tech stack for an instructional design, learning experience designer or...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Rustica Lamb is the founder of Bloom Learning Technologies, an international award-winning learning technologies company that is bringing the cost of elearning way, way down. In this episode, we chat...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Neil Cunningham is the founder and learning & development solutions director at Align Learn Do. He works with organisations to help build world-class L&D functions and programmes. In this episode, we...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Cara North about her move into learning consultancy and how we, as an industry, need to hold ourselves to higher standards. We also discuss the way people are joining the...
Episode #12
Send us Fan Mail Kim Tuohy is a passionate instructional designer and eLearning creator with a background in organisational development, learning, training and graphic design. I like to inspire learning through creative...
Episode #11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next. You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn...
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author of Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring, By Design Development Solutions
L&D strategy consultant, instructional designer, writer, and podcaster, Datatrak International
chair of the Learning Network and Learning Ambassador for Colossyan, Evolve Learning Design
Lecturer of Creative Writing and Publishing, School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland
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