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L&D Disrupt

HowNow
Artificial Intelligence
Hownow
Learning and Development
Leadership Development
L&D
Coaching
Organizational Learning
Learning Metrics
Skills
British Airways Euroflyer
Mentorship
Performance Management
Artificial Intelligence In Learning
Employee Engagement
James Fisher
Artificial Intelligence (AI) In L&D
Open Org
TM Group
Skill Strategy
Profit

The world and the L&D space are changing faster than ever, but are you evolving with it? L&D Disrupt brings you tactical advice, proven tactics and honest experiences from people in the industry, helping you drive more impact every day. Every Monday join Nelson Sivalingam for the podcast that's powered by HowNow, to empower every L&D professional.

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In this episode of L&D Disrupt, Pauline sits down with Asi Degani, former Director of Skills and Talent at London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and now Head of the AI Academy at **NTT DATA, to explore what it really takes to build a skills-based organi... more

What happens when L&D stops thinking like a support function and starts thinking like the business?

In this episode of L&D Disrupt, Kelsey Botne from HowNow is joined by Elizabeth Chaloner, Head of Learning & Talent Development at Lastminute.com, to... more

In this episode of L&D Disrupt, host Pauline Taylor, VP of People at HowNow, sits down with Daniel Gualdino, Head of Head of People, Talent & Culture at Oatly, to explore why HR should start thinking more like a product team. Daniel explains what Pro... more

In this episode of L&D Disrupt, host Pauline speaks with Monika Holliday, Head of People at British Airways Euroflyer, about why traditional approaches to talent development and performance are no longer fit for today's workforce.

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Elizabeth Chaloner
Head of learning and talent development at lastminute.com
lastminute.com
Episode: How Lastminute.com Aligns L&D with Business Goals, AI & Meaningful Metrics | L&D Disrupt | Episode 107
Daniel Gualdino
People and culture leader focused on high-performance cultures; discussed PX design and product-led HR at Oatly UK & Ireland
Oatly
Episode: Product-Led HR: Building High-Performance Teams with Better Metrics & AI | L&D Disrupt | Episode 106
Monica Holliday
Head of People at British Airways Euroflyer
British Airways Euroflyer
Episode: Beyond the Career Ladder: Talent & High Performance at British Airways EuroFlyer| L&D Disrupt | Episode 105
Derek Bruce
CLO at Easygenerator
Easygenerator
Episode: AI Beyond the Hype: What L&D Needs to Get Right About Performance, Skills and the Future of Work | L&D Disrupt | Episode 104
Ruth South
Talent Development and Learning Lead at Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee
Episode: From Barista to Boardroom: How Costa Coffee Built a Learning Culture That Drives Real Business Impact | L&D Disrupt | Episode 103
Shane Halifax
Strategic talent and development leader and coach
Episode: How to Build Capability Frameworks, Prove L&D ROI, and Scale Mentorship | L&D Disrupt | Episode 102
Stella Collins
L&D expert and speaker
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Episode: L&D Disrupt Live: What will actually matter in L&D in 2026? | L&D Disrupt | Episode 99
Andy Lancaster
L&D practitioner and author
MindTools / CIPD (as referenced)
Episode: L&D Disrupt Live: What will actually matter in L&D in 2026? | L&D Disrupt | Episode 99
Ross Garner
L&D leader and author
MindTools
Episode: L&D Disrupt Live: What will actually matter in L&D in 2026? | L&D Disrupt | Episode 99

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Nelson Sivalingam
Host of L&D Disrupt with a focus on practical L&D leadership and platform-enabled learning.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
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    Please get a better microphone. The audio quality distracts from the quality of the content

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tavsha
    Swedena year ago
  • Another good L&D pod

    Gone are the days when we lacked pods in the learning area but this one is still worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian_Gardner
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Great for help with professional development

    Would recommend this to anyone in the L&D space who is always up for learning more 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G_walsh
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Good for ongoing professional development in learning and leadership.
A solid addition to the L&D space with practical takeaways.
Audio quality could be better, but content is valuable for L&D pros.

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Product-Led HR: Building High-Performance Teams with Better Metrics & AI | L&D Disrupt | Episode 106
Q: What role do managers play in creating a high-performance culture, and how can HR support them?
Managers are the crucial link for execution; they need ongoing feedback, meaningful goals linked to business outcomes, and the time and support to have coaching conversations. HR should enable managers with data, training, and processes that make it feasible to lead effectively.
Product-Led HR: Building High-Performance Teams with Better Metrics & AI | L&D Disrupt | Episode 106
Q: How should organizations approach data to support HR decisions?
Combine quantitative data (e.g., attrition, onboarding metrics) with qualitative context (reasons for attrition, perceived growth opportunities) to tell a complete story and inform strategic choices; start with a small set of meaningful metrics.
Product-Led HR: Building High-Performance Teams with Better Metrics & AI | L&D Disrupt | Episode 106
Q: What metrics tend to align with business outcomes beyond traditional completion or engagement metrics?
Metrics should be chosen based on the business stage and goals; avoid overreliance on ENPS and look to a mix that includes onboarding, retention, performance, goal alignment, and the quality of interactions like feedback and one-to-ones, tailored to what matters for the organization.
Product-Led HR: Building High-Performance Teams with Better Metrics & AI | L&D Disrupt | Episode 106
Q: What is product-led HR, and how does it differ from traditional HR approaches?
Product-led HR applies product thinking to the people function—focusing on user needs (employees and other stakeholders), mapping end-to-end experiences, measuring impact with clear metrics, and prioritizing changes that deliver real value rather than simply enforcing policies.
How Lastminute.com Aligns L&D with Business Goals, AI & Meaningful Metrics | L&D Disrupt | Episode 107
Q: How do you adapt to constant organizational change and keep your team engaged?
They embrace agility, use AI-assisted qualitative and quantitative analysis, and maintain open communication through regular one-on-ones and team meetings to stay aligned with evolving business needs.

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What is L&D Disrupt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on practical L&D strategy and execution, with episodes focused on building capability frameworks, proving ROI, scaling mentorship, and accelerating learning through technology while preserving human judgment. Guests are senior L&D leaders and practitioners who share real-world, actionable insights—from onboarding and leadership development to AI-enabled coaching and skills-driven approaches—often highlighting how to connect learning initiatives to business outcomes and how to secure C-suite buy-in. Notable themes include the shift from content-centric to outcomes-driven learning, the role of AI and platforms in scaling impact, and the importance of learning in the flow of work and organizational culture. A distinctive as... more

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