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Talent Talks

TalentLMS
Artificial Intelligence
L&D
Learning and Development
Onboarding
Skills Visibility
Knowledge Mapping
Employee Engagement
Talentlms
Quiet Cracking
Leadership Development
Internal Mobility
Organizational Change
Company Culture
Worktango
Social Learning
Hybrid Work
Learning Debt
Subtraction Strategy
Artificial Intelligence In L&D
Middle Management

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... more

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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 can't connect the skills they'r... more

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 talent and how we can equip them... more

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 performance. From challenging the... more

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 design training around busines... more

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 L&D teams need to move beyond be... more

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 into our Annual TalentLMS Benchma... more

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 TalentLMS survey that coined the... more

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 to uncover hidden employee skill... more

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Recent Guests

Shannon Tipton
Learning strategist
Episode: 35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton
Al Dea
Leadership expert and future of work strategist
Episode: 34. The Manager Multiplier: Bringing Development Into the Flow of Work with Al Dea
Lavinia Mehedintu
Co-founder of Offbeat, focusing on fresh learning experiences that drive performance
Offbeat
Episode: 33. The L&D subtraction strategy: Why simplification wins with Lavinia Mehedintu
Kevin Yates
Self-described L&D detective, author of The L&D Detective Kit for Solving Impact Mysteries
Independent/Author (kevinmyeates.com)
Episode: 32. Solving the Training Impact Mystery with "L&D Detective" Kevin M. Yates
Donald Taylor
Industry authority in edtech; extensive experience at the intersection of technology and learning
Unknown (guest)
Episode: 31. AI in L&D: Beyond the Buzzwords and Gimmicks with Donald Taylor
David Kelly
Long-time L&D leader and industry analyst
Episode: 30. L&D in 2026: Learning Debt, AI, and Transformation with David Kelly
Lia Garvin
Coach focused on developing future leaders and middle management
TalentLMS / New Manager Playbook
Episode: 29. Quiet Cracking: The Hidden Crisis in the Workplace with Lia Garvin
Julia Phelan
Learning scientist and co-founder of 2.11
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Episode: 28. Knowledge mapping: Surfacing employee strengths with Julia Phelan
Michelle Parry-Slater
L&D consultant and author; guest on the show
Episode: 27. Lean L&D: Maximum Impact, Minimum Resources with Michelle Parry-Slater

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35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton
Q: How should organizations measure the impact of skills initiatives beyond completion rates?
Organizations should track employee progression, retention, exit interviews, and ongoing checkpoints that tie skill development to concrete outcomes like performance improvements, promotions, or opportunities to participate in advanced learning experiences.
35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton
Q: What does an effective skills map look like in practice, and how should it be implemented across departments?
A practical map starts by mapping the actual processes in a department, then identifying the exact skills required to keep those processes running, which enables targeted training, clear pathways for growth, and the ability to move people across roles based on real skill readiness.
35. Skills Visibility: Why Capability Is Now a Business Metric with Shannon Tipton
Q: From your experience, where does skills visibility usually break down first?
Shannon explains that it's usually a combination of not knowing what skills exist, not knowing what skills are needed, and lacking a simple way to connect the two, all of which require a holistic, mapped approach to align competencies with actionable skills.
29. Quiet Cracking: The Hidden Crisis in the Workplace with Lia Garvin
Q: Why is upskilling managers essential in navigating this moment of work culture stress?
Because managers are the first line of defense for team wellbeing; without skills and support, they retreat, leading to higher burnout and disengagement, so structured training helps managers handle uncertainty, foster communication, and keep teams productive.
29. Quiet Cracking: The Hidden Crisis in the Workplace with Lia Garvin
Q: What would your advice be to managers in spotting signs of quiet cracking?
Focus on observable changes in behavior and engagement, check in regularly, and provide managers with practical frameworks and training to address uncertainty, discuss workload, and recognize high performers to sustain motivation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Talent Talks

What is Talent Talks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, practitioner-focused exploration of how learning and development shapes performance in modern workplaces. Episodes frequently center on moving beyond traditional training metrics toward performance-centric thinking, integrating AI thoughtfully, and designing learning that fits into real work flows. Guests include L&D leaders, researchers, and practitioners who share frameworks for measuring impact, improving onboarding and knowledge sharing, and guiding transformation through engaging, scalable approaches. Notable throughlines include the shift from one-off training to ongoing performance support, the value of manager and peer-led approaches, and the importance of aligning learning with business outcomes in SMBs and larger orga... more

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