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L&D Must Change

Jess Almlie
Learning and Development
Digital Coach
Behavior Change
Informal Learning
5 Moments Of Need
Leadership Development
Career Development
Workflow Learning
Belonging
Business Acumen
Team Collaboration
Talent Management
Employee Engagement
Talent Development
Everboarding
Virtual Training
Neurodiversity
Change Management
Performance Consulting
Storytelling

L&D Must Change is a podcast dedicated to people development professionals (L&D, TD, OD, etc.) who want to make an impact. Through conversations with L&D colleagues passionate about changing our profession for the better and the occasional solo episode, Jess Almlie will uncover practical strategies we can all use to make a positive difference in the world of work. Let's learn from each other and c... more

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Microlearning sounds simple. It's not. In this episode, Jess sits down with Robyn Defelice to unpack why microlearning often fails and what L&D pros are getting wrong. They explore the critical shift from covering content to making intentional decisi... more

What if your real job in L&D isn't to build better courses, but to design better conditions for learning? In this episode, Mark Britz challenges us to step outside the L&D box and examine the larger ecosystem shaping performance every day. Through po... more

Is your L&D content closet getting a bit cluttered? When was the last time you cleaned it up? In this episode, Jess sits down with Ger Driesen, founder of World Learning Content Cleanup Day (#WLLCD), to challenge L&D's obsession with creation over ma... more

Choosing the right L&D technology can feel overwhelming when every platform promises transformation. In this episode, Jess and learning strategist Becky Willis cut through the noise to talk about how to evaluate learning tech with a critical eye. The... more

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Mark Britz
Director of Event Programming and Content at The Learning Guild; author of Social By Design
The Learning Guild
Episode: 50. Design Learning Beyond Courses with Mark Britz
Becky Willis
Modern learning strategist, speaker, and author. Focuses on learning strategy, technology, and engagement.
Tractus Learning
Episode: 48. Choosing the Right L&D Tech with Becky Willis
Stephanie Hubka
Managing partner of Protos Learning and expert in storytelling and learning
Protos Learning
Episode: 47. Robots vs. Humans: Storytelling and AI with Stephanie Hubka
Amy Kay Watson
A master certified coach and organizational culture consultant
Reboot Leader
Episode: 46. Using PIPs for Development, Not Discipline with Amy Kay Watson
Melanie Martinelli
CEO of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness and founder of Going Beyond Training, with extensive experience in learning and development.
Institute for Transfer Effectiveness
Episode: 45. Ensure Learning is Worth the Expense with Melanie Martinelli
Brian Washburn
Author, sought after speaker, and experienced instructional designer
Endurance Learning
Episode: 44. Facilitating Engagement Isn't Enough with Brian Washburn
Josh Cavalier
An educational technologist with over 30 years of experience in L&D.
joshcavalier.ai
Episode: 43. What AI Means for Your L&D Job with Josh Cavalier
Guus van Deelen
L&D consultant and author of Organizing L&D for Results
Episode: 42. Organizing L&D for Results with Guus van Deelen
David L. Jackson III
Director of Talent Pathways and Learning for HealthPoint CHC, recognized thought leader in L&D
HealthPoint CHC
Episode: 40. LIVE! Securing Influence and Credibility in the C-Suite with David L. Jackson III and Dr. Alaina Szlachta

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Jess Almlie
Host of L&D Must Change Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Invaluable

    I am an SME who had to DIY my education to become an effective sales trainer. I currently direct a team of four. This podcast and the resources discussed during the episodes have inspired my team’s success.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leslie941
    United Statesa month ago
  • This is the L&D podcast you’ve been looking for!

    Jess is the real deal. I found her podcast through a random search and I’m so glad I did! I love the mix of interviews and personal industry wisdom Jess shares. This one’s a keeper!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaeltheEncourager
    United States5 months ago
  • L&D Variety!

    I love this podcast! Jess is very easy to listen to and she always has great material that is very well presented. Her guests are always interesting and bring something to the table. I like to think of it as an L&D variety show because she has so many different nooks she dives into. It’s a must subscribe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mpuryear2014
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic motivation and information for L&D professionals

    Jess Almlie is such an expert and beacon of hope and logic when it comes to how L&D can change and become more strategic in the future. I’ve loved her interviews on my show and love that she has her own now. This is a must listen for L&D.

    Andy Storch

    Host of the Talent Development Think Tank

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy Storch
    United States2 years ago

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Variety of guests keeps discussions fresh and useful for L&D practitioners.
Deep expertise from a thoughtful host and compelling guests.
Strong mix of practical strategies and industry wisdom.

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46. Using PIPs for Development, Not Discipline with Amy Kay Watson
Q: What is justice in the context of performance improvement?
Justice involves transparency and ensuring that employees trust the metrics used to evaluate them, thus promoting psychological safety.
46. Using PIPs for Development, Not Discipline with Amy Kay Watson
Q: When it comes to performance improvement, what do you think most needs to shift for learning and development?
Learning and development must stop abdicating PIPs to HR and legal and instead use them as tools for development.
44. Facilitating Engagement Isn't Enough with Brian Washburn
Q: How do you equip SMEs to become effective facilitators?
By encouraging them to think about their best learning experiences and why engagement alone is not enough, we can help them focus on interaction and application in training.
44. Facilitating Engagement Isn't Enough with Brian Washburn
Q: So what is the model for facilitating effective training sessions?
The model is Anchor, Content, Application, Future Use, which organizes the process into manageable steps that enhance learning effectiveness.
43. What AI Means for Your L&D Job with Josh Cavalier
Q: What skills should we in learning and talent development be leaning into?
Focus on performance consulting, business acumen, and understanding analytics related to AI.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show for learning and development professionals seeking to elevate impact in the workplace. Episodes center on real-world strategies for selecting and applying learning technology, storytelling in training, improving transfer and outcomes, and evolving the L&D function into a strategic partner. Notable throughlines include leveraging AI thoughtfully, emphasizing human-centered approaches, and turning insights into measurable behavior change and business outcomes. The host regularly features practitioners, consultants, and authors who bring hands-on guidance, actionable frameworks, and nuanced perspectives on change management and organizational learning.

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1. Mark Britz
2. Becky Willis
3. Stephanie Hubka
4. Amy Kay Watson
5. Melanie Martinelli
6. Brian Washburn
7. Josh Cavalier
8. Guus van Deelen

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