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ATD Accidental Trainer

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ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.

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Frontline employees represent 70–80% of the global workforce, yet they're often the least supported. In this episode of ATD's Accidental Trainer, JD Dillon, author of The Frontline Enablement... more

Lori Niles-Hoffmann, senior learning strategist, co-founder of 8Levers, and longtime voice in the L&D space, explores the trends shaping talent development this year. Her 2026 predictions focus on the future of learning: the decline of one-size-fits-... more

Rebecca Hinds holds a PhD from Stanford University and is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever. She is a leading expert on organizational behavior and joins the podcast to explore why meetings are hurting your organization more than helping.

Rebec... more

Learning is hard – but that's a good thing. In this episode of the ATD's Accidental Trainer podcast, learning scientist and co-founder of To Eleven, Julia Phelan, dives into why effective learning should feel challenging and how trainers can bring ou... more

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JD Dillon
Author of The Frontline Enablement Playbook; founder of LearnGeek
LearnGeek / Frontline Enablement
Episode: What Every Company Gets Wrong About Frontline with JD Dillon and Shannon Davis
Shannon Davis
Talent Development Manager at Marek
Marek
Episode: What Every Company Gets Wrong About Frontline with JD Dillon and Shannon Davis
Lori Niles-Hoffmann
Senior learning strategist and co-founder of 8Levers
8Levers
Episode: Trends That Will Reshape Learning in 2026 with Lori Niles-Hofmann
Rebecca Hinds
Leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work, author of Your Best Meeting Ever
Episode: Fix Your Broken Meetings with Rebecca Hinds
Julia Phelan
Co-founder of To Eleven and learning scientist focused on optimizing learning outcomes.
To Eleven
Episode: Why Learning Is Hard—and Why That's a Good Thing with Julia Phelan
Mark C. Crowley
Pioneer in workplace leadership and bestselling author of 'Lead From the Heart'
Author and Speaker
Episode: The Power of Employee Wellbeing with Mark C. Crowley
Marty Dubin
Former clinical psychologist and entrepreneur, author of Blindspotting
Episode: Tweak Your Blindspots & Discover Breakthroughs with Marty Dubin
Ryan Lufkin
Vice President of Global Academic Strategy at Canvas by Instructure
Canvas by Instructure
Episode: Can AI Help L&D Bridge the Skills Gap? with Ryan Lufkin
Sabina Nawaz
Global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, and author
Episode: Power, Pressure, Performance: A Manager's Balancing Act with Sabina Nawaz

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Alexandria Clapp
Host of a podcast focusing on talent development, providing insights from industry experts and sharing actionable strategies for professional growth in training careers.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • sibilance steals a star!

    the content of this podcast is awesome. i wish, however, there was some kind of audio engineering to diffuse the persistent and overwhelming sibilance. the “s” sounds from the host are too much for my system - and i think they could be modified with the right audio engineering or equipment modification. it would be a worthwhile adjustment and would definitely command 5 full stars at that point!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    awieden
    United Statesa year ago
  • New ID

    I LOVE this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ayanna from Memphis
    United Statesa year ago
  • Informative for L&D professionals at all levels

    I’ve been in L&D for 6+ years and love tuning in to this podcast to learn about trends impacting L&D and best practices from other professionals. Great guests and practical information!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabalyssae
    United Statesa year ago
  • L&D Professionals - must listen

    For L&D professionals, this is a must add to you podcast listening. Bask in the geek-dom of what is learning and development.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nstanz
    United States4 years ago
  • Must Listen for Trainers

    Great podcast for trainers and those looking to grow personally and professionally

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael OB
    United States6 years ago

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What Every Company Gets Wrong About Frontline with JD Dillon and Shannon Davis
Q: How can AI and technology realistically support frontline workers?
Shannon Davis and JD Dillon discuss AI as a tool to improve performance support, scheduling, translation, and access to information at the point of need. The emphasis is on thoughtful adoption that makes workers safer and more productive rather than simply adding flashy tech.
What Every Company Gets Wrong About Frontline with JD Dillon and Shannon Davis
Q: What's the common thread across industries when it comes to frontline work?
JD Dillon explains that while frontline roles vary by environment, they share critical traits such as being operations-focused, micromanaged in many cases, and deskless with varying tech access. The core takeaway is that engagement, safety, and consistent support are universally important, and management plays a pivotal role in guiding frontline performance.
Fix Your Broken Meetings with Rebecca Hinds
Q: Can you explain the 4D CEO test for assessing meetings?
The 4D test determines if a meeting is necessary based on its purpose to decide, discuss, debate, or develop.
Fix Your Broken Meetings with Rebecca Hinds
Q: What do you say for someone who says that's just logistically too hard?
Meeting audits are a suitable alternative, but a meeting doomsday approach can encourage employees to feel confident in declining unnecessary meetings.
Fix Your Broken Meetings with Rebecca Hinds
Q: Can you describe the seven principles that you talk about in your book about meeting design?
The principles include treating meetings like a product, clearing meeting debt, measuring meeting effectiveness, and applying product design principles to improve meetings.

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Focused on the dynamic field of talent development, this podcast features insightful interviews with industry leaders who share invaluable stories and strategies for advancing training careers. Topics range from the integration of communication skills into technical presentations, to the importance of empathy and authenticity in leadership. It explores innovative approaches towards inclusive design and emphasizes the significance of workplace happiness, ensuring that both personal and professional growth are central themes throughout the episodes. The engaging discussions not only highlight key trends and best practices but also provide actionable insights that resonate well with learning and development professionals.

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1. JD Dillon
2. Shannon Davis
3. Lori Niles-Hoffmann
4. Rebecca Hinds
5. Julia Phelan
6. Mark C. Crowley
7. Marty Dubin
8. Ryan Lufkin

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