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L&D Must Change

Jess Almlie
Learning and Development
Talent Development
Behavior Change
Change Management
Career Development
Leadership Development
Digital Coach
Informal Learning
5 Moments Of Need
L&D Maturity Model
Onboarding
Professional Development
Workflow Learning
Storytelling
L&D
Business Acumen
Belonging
Artificial Intelligence
Startups
Team Collaboration

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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Many L&D teams are being asked to "train the business on AI"… but what does that really mean? In this episode, Jess and Timothy Frost unpack the tension shaping AI in Learning and Talent Development: overreliance, resistance, and exuberance. They exp... more

Eighty percent of the global workforce is doing frontline work, yet, most L&D strategies are built from a corporate perspective. That's a mismatch. In this episode, Jess welcomes JD Dillon, author of "The Frontline Enablement Playbook," for a candid ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Robyn A. Defelice
Learning strategist, consultant and speaker
RADLearning
Episode: 51. Rethinking Microlearning with Robyn A. Defelice
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

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Jess Almlie
Host of L&D Must Change Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 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 States2 months 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 States6 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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Deep expertise from a thoughtful host and compelling guests.
Strong mix of practical strategies and industry wisdom.

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51. Rethinking Microlearning with Robyn A. Defelice
Q: What is the new book about and where can people find it?
The new book Maximizing the Power of Microlearning is available from ATD Press and on Amazon; Robyn can be reached via LinkedIn or her site radlearning.com for further discussion.
51. Rethinking Microlearning with Robyn A. Defelice
Q: Can you talk about the Microlearning Readiness Framework and why it's useful?
She outlines six factors that assess readiness (strategy, purpose/potential, implementation methods, desirable difficulties, and evaluation), and explains how the framework helps teams diagnose where they are today and what they can realistically deliver now versus what can be scaled.
51. Rethinking Microlearning with Robyn A. Defelice
Q: What is microlearning anyway? How do you define it, Robyn?
Robyn explains that microlearning can be a product (one unit of instruction that elicits action) or a concept, and emphasizes the need for shared language and clarity about its purpose, method, and readiness before defining it further.
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.

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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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Recent guests on L&D Must Change include:

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

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