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A podcast where I speak with some of the best people in the industry to discuss what shapes them and their thoughts, from innovation, and product management right through to culture and people/employee experience design
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
On today's show, we're diving into some fascinating themes:
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The Journey of Building a Business: We're discussing the evolution of Solve Together, a company that started with a focus on learning and development but has since expanded into a broader problem-solving entity. We delve into the challenges and triumphs of growing a business, maintaining culture, and evolving services to meet market demands.
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The Role of Behavioral Science in Modern Business: We explore the integration of behavioral science into business practices, particularly in learning and development. This approach represents a shift from traditional methods, focusing on understanding and influencing human behavior for better outcomes.
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The Importance of Removing Workplace Ego: A key discussion point is the significance of creating an ego-free work environment. We talk about how fostering a culture of humility, respect, and autonomy can lead to more effective teamwork and better results.
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Future Trends in Learning and Development: We speculate on the future of learning and development, considering how current trends might evolve and what new approaches might emerge. This includes the potential impact of technology, changing workforce dynamics, and the increasing importance of personalized learning experiences.
Plus much more.
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Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
On today's show, we delve into a range of thought-provoking themes:
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The Evolving Role of Futurists: We explore how futurists like Theo Priestley are shaping our understanding of the future, challenging industry norms, and influencing decision-making in technology and society.
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The Impact of AI on Work and Society: A deep dive into the transformative effects of AI, from reshaping industries to altering job markets. We discuss the potential and pitfalls of AI integration in various sectors.
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The Future of Work and Employee Experience: We examine the changing landscape of work, focusing on remote work trends, the role of technology in employee experience, and how businesses can adapt to these shifts.
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Innovation and Creativity in the Age of Technology: A discussion on the importance of creativity and innovation in a tech-driven world, and how businesses can foster a culture that embraces these elements.
Plus, we cover much more, including personal insights and experiences that bring these themes to life.
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Where to find Theo:
Book: The Future Starts Now
Website: https://www.theopriestley.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theopriestley/
Where to find Danny:
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Todays Guest: Helen Marshall
On today's show, we dive into a variety of engaging themes:
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The Evolution of Learning and Development: We explore how L&D is transforming, especially in the context of remote and hybrid work environments. The focus is on how L&D teams can effectively communicate their value and impact within organizations.
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The Power of Vulnerability in Professional Settings: Inspired by Brené Brown's work, we discuss the importance of vulnerability in building strong, authentic connections in the workplace and its impact on team dynamics and leadership.
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The Journey from Traditional Roles to Innovative Paths: We delve into personal career journeys, highlighting transitions from conventional roles to more creative and innovative paths, such as moving from instructional design to broader aspects of employee experience and learning.
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The Role of Communities in Professional Growth: The significance of communities like 'Women in Learning' is discussed, emphasizing how such platforms provide support, knowledge sharing, and a sense of belonging, especially for those returning to work or seeking mentorship.
Plus, we cover much more, including personal anecdotes, insights into industry trends, and reflections on the future of work and learning.
Where to find Helen
Where to find Danny:
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Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In today's show, we delved into several key themes, reflecting the dynamic nature of personal and professional growth within the context of the UK:
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Evolving Personal and Professional Identities: We explored the journey of evolving from initial career aspirations, like Perry's shift from aspiring vet to a focus on writing and teaching, highlighting the importance of embracing change and personal growth in our careers.
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Selective Learning and Growth: A significant part of our discussion centred on the importance of lifelong learning, with an emphasis on being selective and discerning about what we learn. Perry stressed the value of aligning learning with personal interests and career objectives.
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The Constant Learner Mindset: We discussed the impact of maintaining a mindset geared towards constant learning and how this approach can significantly influence career progression, especially in the context of the ever-changing UK job market.
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Adaptability and Innovation in the Workplace: The conversation touched upon the necessity of adaptability and innovation, particularly in professional settings. We talked about how being open to change is crucial for navigating the complexities of modern work environments in the UK.
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The Evolution of HR and Employee Experience: Our discussion included the evolution of HR practices and their impact on employee experience, highlighting a shift from traditional methods to more dynamic, employee-focused approaches in the UK workplace.
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Cultural and Organisational Changes: We highlighted the importance of understanding and adapting to cultural and organisational changes, discussing how these shifts impact individuals and organisations in the UK, and the need for responsive strategies.
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Self-Reflection and Personal Development: Perry's reflections on his personal growth journey underscored the importance of self-awareness and continuous self-improvement, a theme that resonates deeply within the UK's professional landscape.
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Where to find Perry Timms:
Transformational HR and Energized Workplace
Where to find Danny:
The insightful Innovator: How to level up your Employee Experience
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Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Alice has risen through the ranks in l&d and worked in lots of different organisations to build up what she knows now from public sector to charity, law, fashion and now fintech. Alice found her niche and passion in younger organisations or start ups that are driven by passionate people with and exciting vision
she is now specialising in digital learning and building a vision for people development at Monzo bank
Her aim is to bring people development into the heart of a business and make it crucial to performance by helping them achieve great things by focusing on the challenges people are actually having whilst they do their job.
Alice loves to simplify what they do by focusing on real challenges, and push people to see how we can be really effective with digital learning at the point of need she also likes to be the challenging person in the room and for people to hear what I have learnt and see how it can help drive their people forward too.
Although not covered in the podcast, Alice I was the first person in her family to go to uni and believes It’s really important to inspire other people and make a difference...Not only that she's an awesome swimmer bit I guess that story is for another day.
Alice can be found on most socials
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-collier-niblett-849154b8/
Twitter https://twitter.com/Ali_CN_Learning @Ali_CN_Learning
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareknot
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Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
**Penultimate episode**
Greg is a Studio Manager at PMI, his background is in informal/social learning.
He loves a cake and hates broccoli.
Greg can be found over at Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-arthur-736b288/
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Mirjam Neelen is a Learning Experience Design Lead with over 10 years of industry
experience. She currently leads the learning experience design processes across Accenture’s various business entities globally. Mirjam is a proud advocate for evidence-informed approaches to learning design, she’s had a collaborative blog with Paul A. Kirschner for over 4 years and recently they published a book together on ‘Evidence-Informed Learning Design’ focusing on learning design practitioners in organizations.
Link to blog: https://3starlearningexperiences.wordpress.com/
Links to book:
https://www.koganpage.com/product/evidence-informed-learning-design-9781789661415
https://www.amazon.com/Evidence-Informed-Learning-Design-Creating-Performance-ebook/dp/B0848KKZSJ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=neelen&qid=1589125056&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Evidence-Informed-Learning-Design-Evidence-Performance/dp/1789661412/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=neelen&qid=1589125091&sr=8-1
Link to the book Mirjam's favorite book [In Dutch]:
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/oorlogsdagboek-1940-1945/9200000095526204/?bltgh=pTccsOywn0lfBd9vCmhLMQ.1_4.5.ProductTitle
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oorlogsdagboek-Hanny-Michaelis/dp/9028282327/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=hanny+michaelis&qid=1589126318&sr=8-1
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareknot
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Peter decided to ask his friends for some help with the show notes:
- Lori Niles-Hofmann: “He is hirsute as he is knowledgeable”
- Matt Ash: “As Peter approaches his 50th year working in digital learning, he finally purchased a colour monitor but is yet to plug it in. Famed for his debauched antics along the sunset strip during the 1970s, it’s said that Peter was the inspiration behind John Lennon’s solo hit “imagine” Denmark’s answer to sliced bread”
- John Hinchliffe: “has been referred to as the David Hasselhoff of L&D”
- Ashley Sinclair: “Peter is a Master Chef - cooking up a storm in the L&D kitchen”
- Josh Cardoz: “He once told me “The Danish Girl” was about his life story
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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Monday May 25, 2020
Monday May 25, 2020
Amanda is a geek at heart, who is passionate about learning... and using technology to take people to a whole new level!
She help organizations boost performance and business results through the right mix of best-in-class technology, content strategy, a new operating model, stakeholder management and the right L&D skillsets.
When it comes to business development Amanda take a highly consultative approach, with a knack for identifying opportunities and building strong C-level partnerships. Amanda then work with stakeholders to ensure they have the strategy, resources and buy-in required to bring complex projects to life.
Born in the US but based in Europe for two decades, she's used to working on global projects and is 100% fluent in Spanish (including tapas and wine!).
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareknot
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Monday May 18, 2020
Monday May 18, 2020
Christine Locher is a coach with her own business and a learning consultant with NIIT, and serves on the board of the eLearning Network. She wants to bring body and soul back into the business world. In her coaching focus, she helps decision makers and growing start-ups tap into their values to make a purposeful difference. She combines a high “BS-o-meter” with deep compassion in a fluid, creative coaching and facilitation style.
The book “Values-based: Career and Life Changes that Make Sense” is out on Amazon and her book on values and decision-making is currently being finalized. Christine is a Fellow of the RSA and the Learning and Performance Institute. Her academic background is in Psychology and Communication, Conflict Resolution and Systemic Change. She lived in 6 countries on 4 continents and calls London her home.
👉Website: https://christinelocher.me/
👉Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristineLocher
👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinelocher/
👉Book: https://www.amazon.com/Values-based-Career-Life-Changes-Sense-ebook/dp/B07RNGQQNH
Where to find Danny:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyseals/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedannyseals
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