The Women Talking About Learning Podcast

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website womentalkingaboutlearning.comYou can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode: Grief is an inevitable part of life, yet it remains one of the most challenging topics to discuss, especially in the workplace. This episode considers many different forms of grief—just a heads-up, this is not a usual type of episode and is, you'll notice, a bit longer than the norm.Full episode resources at womentalkingaboutlearning.comKavita Brown is owner and learning director for LDG Training. She's a highly experienced independent trainer, facilitator and L&D consultant, having worked across various sectors. Kavita has significant experience in people roles across learning and development, HR, recruitment and organisational design. She's passionate about empowering change, transformation and growth in a fun, creative and inspiring way. linkedin.com/in/kavita-brown-9943a332Anita Guru is founder of The Mind Coach. She's an experienced mindset coach, psychotherapeutic counsellor and motivational speaker with a background in occupational psychology. She has nearly two decades of learning, leadership and organisational development experience at organisations such as Deloitte, Centrica and Coca-Cola. Anita supports organisations to raise awareness and support employees navigating grief. Committed to shattering stigma due to personal experiences, she actively raises awareness on issues linked to mental health and women's health. She has featured in Vogue, The Mail on Sunday, The Telegraph, The Times and on BBC Radio London. linkedin.com/feed anitagurumindcoach.comLisa Sharp is a senior learning consultant who designs practical, human-centred solutions that help organisations turn strategy into meaningful behavioural change. With more than 15 years of experience across industries, she has led onboarding, leadership development and change initiatives within complex, regulated environments. linkedin.com/in/lisa-sharp-a2088583 solvdtogether.comSarah-Jane Bellion is the leadership capability manager at Center Parcs UK & Ireland. Previously she spent over 12 years at Marks & Spencer, most recently partnering with their retail operations team. She designs learning experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence and make a lasting impact, helping people to see themselves and their world a little differently. Sarah-Jane's work sits at the intersection of people development, performance and creativity. Her own experience of grief has deepened her understanding of resilience and what it truly means to grow. She believes impactful learning happens through honest conversation, vulnerability and connection. linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-bellion instagram.com/sjbellion

Contact & Support: Women Talking About Learning: womentalkingaboutlearning.com Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.live Support us: Ko-Fi Email: [email protected] Episode: Returning to work is rarely just a logistics problem. It's a confidence problem, an identity problem, and for many women, a systemic problem that organisations still haven't taken seriously enough.Clair Madeley and Jo Edgar speak from experience: as practitioners and as women who've navigated the return themselves. This is a conversation about what actually makes coming back harder than it needs to be and what genuine support looks like.Full episode resources at womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuests: Clair Madeley is a Technology Trainer and Learning Specialist who has navigated her own career transitions. She knows firsthand what it's like to manage confidence dips, identity shifts, and the practical realities of stepping back into work. linkedin.com/in/clair-madeley-175b8522Jo Edgar is a Freelance Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer with over 20 years in learning and development. She specialises in coaching women returning to work after career breaks — whether through maternity leave, caring responsibilities, redundancy, or life taking a different turn. [email protected] | linkedin.com/in/jo-edgar-15b692151Resources: How to cope with mum guilt | Emma's Diary Back to the office: not what women need | NOON Caregiver Leave in the UK | Contend Legal Flexible Work Arrangements | Benepass Flexible Work Arrangements | Women in Research 10 ways flexible working attracts senior women | Timewise Investing in Women Return Ready Week Survey Results Challenges facing women in post-study jobs post-pandemic | HEPI Employers' return to office plans 2025 | CIPD Getting Back to Work | IES Office Return Varies Across Sectors | British Chambers of Commerce Gender Differences in Loneliness Returning to work after a break | South London Partnership Returner toolkit | GOV.UK Women, work and caring | IES Women in AI (#WAI) Women Are Avoiding AI. Will Their Careers Suffer? | HBS Working Knowledge WISE Campaign Top 3 barriers women face returning to work | IEP Social Innovation Analysis on Women Back to Work Women's health: a quarter shamed into returning early | FemTech World Half of mothers have negative experiences returning after maternity leave. AI and gender equality | UN WomenThank you for listening.

Contact & Support: Women Talking About Learning: womentalkingaboutlearning.com Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.live Support us: Ko-Fi Email: [email protected] Episode: Identity is not fixed. It shifts with experience, loss, diagnosis, place, and time. Susan Fitzell, Meghan Waldron, Niki Hobson, and Aiko Sato reflect on what it means to understand that fluidity — and what becomes possible when we stop trying to hold a self that no longer fits.This is a conversation about who we are, who we've been, and who we're still becoming.Full episode resources at womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuests: Susan Fitzell is a speaker and educator whose work centres on learning and human potential. Diagnosed with neurodivergence alongside her child, her lived experience shapes her practice across dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and auditory processing. susanfitzell.com | linkedin.com/in/susanfitzellMeghan Waldron spent nearly two decades in K-12 education before moving into university advising. She works with women leaders through Women in Change USA, using writing and reflection to help people find and trust their own voice. linkedin.com/in/meghan-waldron-ed-d-11b213255 | facebook.com/rvawrites | smartsolutionsva.com | womeninchange.co.uk/wic-usaNiki Hobson is a Learning Specialist at the BBC with experience across private, public, and voluntary sectors. She also trains practitioners in smartphone videography — helping people tell their own stories, in their own way. linkedin.com/in/nikihobson | focusndevelop.comAiko Sato works with people and organisations on how learning, culture, and behaviour evolve together. Her work sits in the space between insight and practice — interested in how meaning is made, shared, and carried into everyday action. linkedin.com/in/aiko-sato-717441156 | substack.com/@aikocecile

Contact & Support: Women Talking About Learning: womentalkingaboutlearning.com Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.live Support us: Ko-Fi Email: [email protected] Episode: Why does being on camera feel so uncomfortable, and what actually helps? Liù Batchelor and Sarah Pocklington share practical approaches to video presence, drawing on decades of experience as coaches, facilitators and performers. The conversation covers self-view fatigue, the gendered dynamics of video calls, lighting, and how to move past the cringe. This is about showing up on screen without the overthinking or the "I hate how I look" narrative.Full episode resources at womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuests:Liù Batchelor is a video and presenter coach, former TV presenter, videographer and TEDx producer. Her approach is "video without the cringe", helping service professionals get started with video and be themselves on camera. linkedin.com/in/liubatchelor youtube.com/@LiuBatchelor instagram.com/liu_batchelor facebook.com/LiuBatchelorTVSarah Pocklington is on a mission to help everyone, especially women, show up on camera without the cringe, overthinking or the "I hate how I look" narrative. A speaker, facilitator and coach with 30 years' experience in learning and development, she blends confidence and clarity with a no-nonsense approach to help business owners and teams build connection and real presence on camera. linkedin.com/in/sarah-pocklington-coachonaboat www.coachonaboat.co.ukThank you for listening.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_Podcast Podcast Learning Festival: https://www.podcastlearningfest.live (London, 26th February 2026)This episode explores hybrid working and its impact on learning, collaboration and organizational culture. How do we manage change when teams are distributed? What happens to relationships when work becomes flexible? How can we be intentional about connection in hybrid environments? You will hear from three women researching, designing and implementing approaches to make hybrid work actually work.Full episode resources All the articles, research and organizational guidance mentioned in this episode are listed on our website. 👉https://womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuestsSara Estevez Cores Researcher in the Strategy & Entrepreneurship group at UCL School of Management, focusing on the future of work, particularly the impact of flexible work arrangements on collaboration practices and the influence of workspace design and social norms on organizational behavior. LaCaixa Scholarship recipient (2019). Previously worked as external and in-house leadership consultant in the US and UK.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saracores/Valerie Merrill Training consultant with 30+ years' experience designing, delivering and managing learning programs for public and private sector clients. Built her reputation through referral and recommendation, dedicated to customized, impactful training solutions.Website: https://www.merrillconsultants.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrillvalerie/Podcast: https://thesecretsoflearninganddevelopment.buzzsprout.com/Irma Aleshe With 25+ years expertise across HR management, healthcare and business leadership, Irma delivers transformational coaching empowering professionals and executives to unlock potential in career and wellbeing. Founder of AIINIIA | Nurture Culture, delivering programs focused on enhancing workspace performance and productivity based on effective relational connectivity as the transaction edge in all interaction.Website: www.aiiniia.co.ukLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/irma-i-aleshe-71b568214Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

Contact & Support: Women Talking About Learning: womentalkingaboutlearning.com Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.live Support us: Ko-Fi Email: [email protected] Episode: When everything falls apart—work, health, loss—how do we keep going? Kirsty Lewis, Edeje Onwude, and Stella Collins share honest reflections on grief, resilience, and what it means to rebuild when life demands it. This episode is a conversation about loss, letting go, and the weight of carrying on when you'd rather not.Full episode resources at womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuests:Kirsty Lewis is the founder of the School of Facilitation, designing workshops that create purpose, ownership, and engagement. She convenes freelance facilitators through the SOF collective and supports organisations to evolve their learning practice. www.schooloffacilitation.com linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitationEdeje Onwude (Ei-dei-jei) is a Nigerian-born, UK-based communications leader whose career spans brand, culture, and organisational change. For over 10 years she built brand work for global organisations including Coca-Cola and Reckitt. Her focus has shifted to ensuring what organisations say aligns with the lived experience of employees and stakeholders. She brings a candid perspective on career identity, letting go, and evolving when the work that once defined you no longer fits. linkedin.com/in/edejeonwudeStella Collins is an internationally acclaimed learning strategist transforming workplace performance through neuroscience, AI, data, and technology. She's spent 30 years making complex ideas accessible and actionable. Author of Neuroscience for Learning and Development, her LinkedIn Learning programme has over 56,000 learners. She's founded three businesses, lived in four countries, and advocates for learning that matters: "In a world of constant change we have to move from knowing to doing." linkedin.com/in/stellacollinslearningrevolution www.stellacollins.comThank you for listening.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning at https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com. Details of the Podcast Learning Festival are at https://www.podcastlearningfest.live. Support the podcast at https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning. Email us at [email protected] episode looks at learning, leadership and wellbeing in the charity and third sector. It explores emotionally demanding work, culture, compassion fatigue and why so many people are reaching breaking point. We reflect on what it means to build learning in environments shaped by care, constraint and constant change. What supports people properly. What quietly drains them. What needs to be done differently.Our guests work inside these realities. They design learning where resources are tight, emotions run high and values matter. They bring lived experience of leading teams, supporting staff and holding organisations together under pressure.Kerry Gabriel O’Sullivan Kerry is a learning and organisational development leader with more than 15 years’ experience in the charity sector, working in animal welfare. They have led national learning strategies and helped shape culture in complex environments. Their work focuses on inclusive, values led culture, leadership development and building resilient teams. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-gabriel-o-sullivan/Edwina Daniels Edwina is an experienced learning and development leader in the charity sector. She specialises in accessible and inclusive learning that drives engagement and impact. Her career includes senior roles at Samaritans and the RSPCA, leading strategic learning and cultural change. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwina-daniels-9a7995354/Suz Taylor Suz is a learning and development manager with around 20 years’ experience. She has spent the last four years at St Peter’s Hospice, building leadership capability and learning culture, following a long career in the corporate sector. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suz-taylor-271857102/Emma Withnell Emma is a learning and development professional with more than 15 years’ experience across the NHS, education and social housing. She is a qualified coach specialising in neurodiversity and supporting women to build confidence and recognise their strengths. LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/emma-withnell-tap-mdip-43490681Full episode resources All articles, research and links mentioned are listed on our website. https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/[episode-slug]Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_PodcastThis episode explores networking from women's perspectives. How we build connections. What makes networking different for women. How communities can create opportunities and combat professional isolation. You will hear from three women who are building networks, supporting peers and creating spaces for genuine connection.Full episode resources All the articles, research and community links mentioned in this episode are listed on our website. 👉https://womentalkingaboutlearning.comGuestsSharon Green Professional interim, qualified coach and consultant at Chiara Consultancy, running projects focused on people change, technology and experience. Sharon has worked across NHS, Department of Health, not-for-profit bodies, private banking, financial services, games, media and marketing. Her #payitforward passion project is the HR Interim Networking Group, a global LinkedIn community providing peer support for people professionals working as interims, coaches, consultants and freelancers.LinkedIn: Sharon GreenTwitter/Bluesky/Instagram: SharonGChiaraHelen Marshall Head of Learning at THRIVE, leading their content design team and working with customers to integrate content into the flow of work. With 8 years vendor-side experience, Helen previously started an Art History PhD before accidentally falling into digital learning. She believes change always starts with you.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helearning/Women In Community: https://womenin.community/Rhonda Martin Works across talent development, mentoring, coaching and inclusive leadership. She designs mentoring, coaching and senior leadership programmes, supports capability building and trains sales teams. Subject matter expert in diversity and inclusion, particularly gender diversity. Serves on City Women Network board as Chair for Corporate Relationships. Previously chaired mentoring for Women in Telecommunications.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-martin-0251579/Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

The Learning Podcast Festival takes place in London on 26 February 2026. Details are at https://podcastlearningfest.live.You can contact Women Talking About Learning at https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning. Email us at [email protected] episode looks at how learning design is shifting in an AI driven world. New tools appear every week. Old assumptions keep moving. We explore what this means for people who build learning. What stays useful. What needs to stop. What comes next.Our guests work with content at scale and see the changes ahead.Gaenor Aitken Gaenor has more than 25 years in learning and development. She works in global shipping with a focus on systems training and large scale content. She is interested in how AI and short form video will change future learning work. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gaenor-aitkenKaren Cureton Karen is a social media specialist after a long career in sales and marketing. She helps organisations use platforms with confidence and keeps her approach simple and practical. Website: https://curetonconsulting.co.uk LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/karencuretontrainingKathryn (Katie) Swandale Katie is Senior Learning and Development Partner at Immediate. She has experience across teaching, apprenticeships and CIPD qualification design. Her work focuses on inclusive learning and has been recognised with collaboration and transformation awards. LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kathryn-swandale Company: https://linkedin.com/company/immediatemediaLaura Giles Laura is Head of Learning at Desq. She designs digital learning for global brands and uses behavioural science, UX and storytelling in her work. Her time building MOOCs at the University of Sheffield shaped her evidence based approach. Website: https://desq.co.uk LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/laura-giles-learning-designerFull episode resources All links and references are listed on our website.https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/2025/11/25/the-more-content-one/Thanks for listening.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_PodcastThis episode looks at women’s voices. How they are heard. How they are silenced. What happens when we choose to amplify them. It is about confidence, power, bias and allyship. You will hear from two women using learning, science and leadership to shift systems and create impact.Full episode resources All the articles, research and book links mentioned in this episode are listed on our website. 👉https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/?p=5045GuestsAynsley Szczesniak Founder and CEO of Speak Out Sisterhood, a nonprofit helping young professional women in STEM become agents of social change. Aynsley is a third-year Honors Carolina scholar at UNC-Chapel Hill, studying Biology, Chemistry and Entrepreneurship on the pre-medical track. She writes for the Association of Women in Science magazine, sits on the Carolina Women’s Center Advisory Board and leads the Student Success in STEM Task Force. A proactive STEMinist and aspiring physician in women’s health, she is passionate about education, collaboration and social entrepreneurship. • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aynsley-szczesniak/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aynsleyszczesniak/ • Speak Out Sisterhood: https://www.speakoutsisterhood.orgAlison Shea A fourth-generation educator who leads global learning and development for a tech start-up. Alison’s background spans financial services, organisational transformation and diversity, equity and inclusion. She has also worked in consulting and learning product development, designing award-winning workshops and speaking at international conferences. With an MEd in curriculum and instructional technology, Alison is passionate about mentoring and giving back to future learning professionals. • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmshea/Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Podcast Learning Festival: www.podcastlearningfest.liveThis episode explores the intersection of fun, engagement, and effective learning. Our guests challenge conventional approaches to leadership development and learning design, sharing insights on creating psychologically safe spaces, using humour and gamification, and making learning truly memorable.Full episode resources All the links and articles mentioned are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/GuestsJess Rogers — Leadership coach with nearly 20 years of experience helping ambitious, values-driven senior leaders find their voice and lead authentically. She works with directors, VPs, chiefs of staff, and senior counsel to build confidence, resilience, and clarity without compromise.Website: https://www.jessicavrogers.co.uk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessrogerscoach/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessrogerscoach/Elaine Gosden — CEO and founder of Blue Gnu Consulting, a leadership development consultancy specialising in organisational growth. As a highly skilled facilitator with accreditations in Insights Discovery, MBTI, Hogan and Facet5, Elaine creates psychologically safe environments where teams can have authentic conversations and unlock their potential.Website: http://www.bluegnuco.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-gosden-bluegnu/Kuva — Co-founder of Emergent Learning, a learning strategist and designer fascinated by the sweet spot between fun and effectiveness. With a PhD in online learning design, Kuva explores how gamification, humour, and clever design can transform dry learning experiences into something unforgettable.Website: https://www.emergentlearning.com.au/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuvaj/Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_PodcastThis episode explores women, data, and AI — where they intersect, why representation matters, and how we can build more inclusive paths into data science and analytics. Expect conversation on leadership, bias, and the realities of working in data-driven roles.Full episode resources All the articles, research, and podcast links mentioned in this episode are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/2025/10/14/the-data-one/GuestsRebecca Oliver — Founder of Juxta Marketing Solutions, helping startups and scale-ups build smart, human-first go-to-market strategies that make people feel something. Her work focuses on meaningful connection, storytelling, and empathy in marketing. After redundancy during maternity leave, Rebecca became an advocate for mums in marketing and shares advice and support through her community @marketing__mum. • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-oliver14/Rachel George — Generative BI Senior Manager leading AI transformation within Business Intelligence. Rachel designs and delivers education programmes in data and AI, including an industry-leading Data & AI Summer School, now in its third year. She champions practical learning, ethical AI, and representation for women in tech. • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelemmadickinsonThanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who’d value it.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearningThis episode explores writing, confidence, facilitation, and how learning happens inside teams. You’ll hear honest stories and practical insights from our guests.Full episode resources All the links, articles, and books mentioned are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/GuestsHannah Brown — Author of Into the Hands of Leaders and Training that Clicks. With 25 years in learning development and two design awards, Hannah helps organisations build learning cultures through leadership. • Website: https://hannahbrown.co • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbrown-learning/Pam Hamilton — Collective intelligence expert, author of The Workshop Book and Supercharged Teams, and founder of Paraffin. Pam’s mission is to change the way the world works together, one team at a time. • Website: https://www.superchargedteams.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/workshopbook/Beth Cougler Blom — Facilitator, designer, and author of Design to Engage. Her new book, Everyday Acts of Facilitation, is due Winter 2025/26. She also hosts the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. • Website: https://bcblearning.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/Emily Gardner — Trainer, coach, and author of The Path of the Guide. Former head of Ninety Academy, recognised at the Learning Awards. Emily supports facilitators to grow their impact. • Website: https://www.emilyfacilitates.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilygardnerfacilitator/Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: [email protected] Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearningThis episode explores writing, confidence, facilitation, and how learning happens inside teams. You’ll hear honest stories and practical insights from our guests.Full episode resources All the links, articles, and books mentioned are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/GuestsHannah Brown — Author of Into the Hands of Leaders and Training that Clicks. With 25 years in learning development and two design awards, Hannah helps organisations build learning cultures through leadership. • Website: https://hannahbrown.co • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbrown-learning/Pam Hamilton — Collective intelligence expert, author of The Workshop Book and Supercharged Teams, and founder of Paraffin. Pam’s mission is to change the way the world works together, one team at a time. • Website: https://www.superchargedteams.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/workshopbook/Beth Cougler Blom — Facilitator, designer, and author of Design to Engage. Her new book, Everyday Acts of Facilitation, is due Winter 2025/26. She also hosts the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. • Website: https://bcblearning.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/Emily Gardner — Trainer, coach, and author of The Path of the Guide. Former head of Ninety Academy, recognised at the Learning Awards. Emily supports facilitators to grow their impact. • Website: https://www.emilyfacilitates.com • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilygardnerfacilitator/Thanks for listening. Please share this episode with someone who would value it.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: How to MC, compère, or chair events What is typically expected of a conference session chair? - Academia Stack Exchange How to be a brilliant conference chair | Universities | The Guardian Chairing Events - The Turing Way What is the Role of the Session Chair in a Conference? How to be a great conference chair—Part 1: Prepare and open the session Guidance for session Chairs - RGS Seven Helpful Tips For A First-Time Speaker 10 Attributes of a Great Chair - Leading Governance How To Chair An Event | Helen Kara How to chair at a learning and development conference Learning Technologies This week’s guests are Sarah Clayton-Jones is the founder and CEO of READ TO LEAD, delivering book-inspired peer learning experiences that develop human-skilled leaders, connected teams, and curious workplace cultures. With over 20 years’ experience leading and developing teams at global organisations including Volkswagen and Accenture, Sarah blends sharp commercial insight with a people-centred approach, to create agile, high-performing, and engaged leaders at every level. An ICF-accredited performance coach and facilitator, certified NLP and Neuroscience Practitioner, and DiSC Trainer, her unique blend of expertise brings together the science of learning and the art of human connection. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahc-j/ Sheena Whyatt is an award-winning trainer, business coach, speaker, and founder of KAPOW! Business Coaching With Impact. With over 24 years in Learning & Development, she has spent the past decade working with the Learning Technologies Conference, serving as Chairs Captain for the last three years. Sheena helps small business owners grow with clarity and confidence, replacing overwhelm with practical action. She has been shortlisted for multiple business awards in 2025 and is known for her warm humour and no-nonsense support. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheenawhyatt/ https://www.kapowme.com/ https://heroes.kapowme.com/sheenas-blog Claire Doody is a change leadership expert with 20+ years of global experience in learning and organisatio

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Your Past Does Not Define You or Your Future - Skilled at Life No One Works Harder Than a Woman Who Doesn’t Like Asking for Help - luminate-group.co.uk Why Women Don’t Ask For Help - Thrive Global Why Do Women Find it Hard to Ask For Help? The Cognitive Dimension of Household Labor - Allison Daminger, 2019 Some Theories on Why Men Don't Do as Many Household Tasks - The Atlantic These Chores Don’t Count? On Men’s Hidden “Second Shift” - Life of Dad Men may not ‘perceive’ domestic tasks as needing doing in the same way as women, philosophers argue | University of Cambridge It’s a total myth that women are better at keeping track of household chores | Allison Daminger | The Guardian No, Men Don’t Suck at Doing Laundry or Other Housework ‘Because They’re Men’ | by Katie Jgln | The Noösphere | Medium Women, why is it so hard to say NO? – Angie Greaves Why Women Have a Hard Time Saying No | Psychology Today United Kingdom Gender differences on household chores entrenched from childhood The Second Shift - Wikipedia Finding Balance: A Woman's Guide to Juggling Work, Life, and Laughter American Time Use Survey Summary - 2024 A01 Results The Shriver Report What It Means to Be a Woman Juggling Motherhood, Wifehood, and Career Aspirations | by Ally Garofalo How Women Can Navigate Multiple Roles in Today’s World | SSI SCHAEFER <a href="htt

This week’s first guest is Romy Alexandra. Romy is on a mission to humanise workplaces and learning spaces to accelerate high performance cultures. She specialises in designing and facilitating transformative experiences that integrate psychological safety, experiential learning, neuroscience, and sustained behaviour change. A former Peace Corps Volunteer and Fulbright Scholar, Romy brings a global perspective and nearly 15 years of international expertise spanning 85 countries across 4 continents. She has worked with organisations across every sector - from governments to Fortune 500 companies to Formula 1 teams - helping individuals and organizations unlock their potential and build the collaborative competencies necessary for high performance. In 2024, Romy was honoured as a LinkedIn Top Voice for her thought leadership in experiential learning and workplace culture. Her work is rooted in the belief that fostering a culture of learning and psychological safety drives innovation and high performance at every level of an organisation. Romy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romy-alexandra/ Website: https://bento.me/romyalexandra One of the 30 u 30 learning technologists in the UK in 2024, Anu Roy is a senior instructional designer specialising in AI learner centred technology and design. Her design values are rooted in being inclusive, trauma informed and aligned with business KPIs. In her spare time she is an avid F1 watcher, badminton player and working on gender equity CSR projects with the UN. Her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-roy-inclusive-experiences-through-design-393993178/ Her contact email is : [email protected] You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Psychological Safety Daniel Ricciardo - Wikipedia Looking Ahead: Predictions for L&D in 2025 | Unboxed Training & Technology Creativity Scars — Jen Waldman Studio Your Brain on Art It takes a village - Wikipedia How L&D teams can build a learning culture that empowers individuals | Virtual College Collaborate vs cooperate (definitions and differences) | Indeed.com UK Attitude and Learning Approaches in the Study of General Didactics. A Multivariate Analysis - ScienceDirect Creating learning cultures: assessing the evidence Experiential learni

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Adult learner - Wikipedia Purposeful Reflection | Learner Variability Project 1 Continuous learning challenges the working adult – how to provide organisational support? Laura Erkkilä, Annu-Riina Lamberg Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates | Goodreads The impact of leadership on the workplace learning of individuals and teams: a literature review and synthesis | Emerald Insight Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully by Elaine Lin Hering | Goodreads The Power of Unlearning | Psychology Today United Kingdom Learning and Work Institute What is Adult Learning Theory - LearnUpon Top 5 Challenges in Adult Education | Avado The impact of leadership on the workplace learning of individuals and teams: a literature review and synthesis - ScienceDirect How to Link Learning and Performance Management | Acorn Adult Learning Theory: How Adults Learn Differently | Park University How leaders learn Five reasons to learn as an adult – The Education Hub Pedagogy, Andragogy, & Heutagogy | University of Illinois Springfield This week’s guests are Candice Neveu is a certified life coach, educator, and the founder of Candice Neveu Coaching. With nearly 20 years of experience helping people grow into their fullest potential, she supports adult learners — especially women — to overcome self-doubt and take courageous, aligned action to step into their next level, whether that means returning to school, pivoting careers, or reclaiming their purpose. A former mid-career student herself, Candice understands the mindset shifts and inner courage it takes to grow beyond self-doubt. Her 2023 TEDx talk explored how closing the confidence gap is key to adult learning success — a message she brings to all her work. https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-neveu-a055034b/ Website https://imp

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Organisation design | Factsheets | CIPD Karren Brady's Women in Business & Tech Expo (@wibtexpo) • Instagram photos and videos Here's how you can incorporate confidence into your HR decision-making. Increase Your HR Courage: Replace Fear with Confidence 3 Fundamental Flaws of Employee Surveys and a Way Forward The new possible: How HR can help build the organization of the future | McKinsey What Is Purposeful Leadership And Why It Matters Technology and data use in HR functions | CIPD People Analytics | Factsheets | CIPD Storytelling: The Secret Weapon for HR's Influence and Impact The science of storytelling in HR: four reasons to harness its power Embracing storytelling in HR: transforming engagement and culture through the power of narrative - HRD Women In HR Network | LinkedIn One in seven HR heads believe men are better suited to top jobs | Women in the boardroom | The Guardian Full article: Employee perceptions of HR practices: A critical review and future directions Why is HR going 'under the radar' with employees? DOMINANCE OF WOMEN IN HUMAN RESOURCES ROLES AND THE RISE OF A NEW NARRATIVE. | by Clean Technology Hub Human resources - Wikipedia This week’s guests are Joanne Whitlie is a senior HR, Projects and Operations Leader with 18+ years of global experience. She founded WHR to combine her corporate background with a deep understanding of people and psychology. Joanne turns strategy into action, delivering sustainable, people-first solutions that create real impact

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers Jacinda Ardern Captured the World. And Then She Walked Away. Nationwide boss: Women working at home risk missing out Nurturing Women’s Leadership: Building Strong Foundations Calling All Women: Supporting Other Women in Leadership Matters Bias in AI What is AI bias? What Do We Do About the Biases in AI? News flash: People tend to hire people like themselves Managers are hiring people based on whether or not they like them personally and it could lead to some big problems at work The High Cost Of Ambition: Why Women Are Held Back For Thinking Big Busting the Myth That Women Are Less Ambitious Than Men The #IlliniLeader's Digest Do Women Lack Ambition? Why male executives should not be praised for taking paternity leave Paternity leave: The hidden barriers keeping men at work Paternity Leave Benefits Both Men and Women. So Why Don’t More Fathers Take It? Queen perform a cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in 2005 Breaking the chains of traditional masculinity: another hidden driver of ge

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: The Serviceberry Find Your WHY | Simon Sinek 4 Ways That Women Can Lead Authentically Developing Women’s Authenticity in Leadership Getting Real How High-Achieving Women Can Lead Authentically Why Women Hold The Key To Authentic Leadership Banned from education: A review of the right to education in Afghanistan | UNESCO Tracy Roberts Women and teaching Timeline of women's education How Continuing Education Is Opening Doors for Women Everywhere The Accessibility One The power of vulnerability in leadership Harvard Business Publishing Education The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED Social eating connects communities Education Happens Everywhere The Imposter Syndrome One 6 Ways That Women Can Champion Each Other At Work What it really means when women celebrate each other Pedagogy, Andragogy, & Heutagogy Wildfire status Female education Girls' Education This week’s guests are Dr. Alisha David. Alisha is an educator, researcher, and lifelong lover of a good story. Over the

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Personal Boardroom – Who is in yours? How to build a personal board for your career Comparative Analysis of Trust in Online Communities 6 Tips To Build Trust In Your Online Community Building trust in communities How To Develop A Community Strategy Community Strategy Insights How to Create a Learning Culture: 18 Best Practices Build a Strong Learning Culture on Your Team Creating learning cultures: assessing the evidence : State of the Global Workplace Report GLDC (Global Learning and Development Community) Example of Career Change as a Journey with a Clear Destination in Mind Ep. 23: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Learning generosity in the L&D profession Tayloring learning: generosity of the L&D community The 10 Golden Rules of Building Communities That Matter The Institute for Performance and Learning The evolution of L&D: Strategies for success and impact | People Management The evolution of learning and development The evolution of L&D strategies examined The Learning Network L&D SHAKERS This week’s guests are Anita Gouveia. Anita is an organisational development and learning leader who's spent the last 20+ years helping people grow, lead and making work better fo

Our first guest is Kirsty Lewis. She is the founder of the School of Facilitation. Known for her passion for designing and delivering brilliant workshops that create purpose, ownership, safety and engagement, she is a convener of freelance facilitators and trainers through the SOF collective whilst supporting corporate clients to evolve their learning game. On the side she is dishing up SOFest 2025, a festival for all facilitators and trainers. www.schooloffacilitation.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitation Sarah Wood loves creating learning and development programs that really help people grow and do their best work. With a solid background in L&D, she brings that experience into high-velocity sales enablement teams where things move fast and impact matters. Sarah builds practical, engaging frameworks that support both individual growth and team success. She’s big on collaboration and enjoys working closely with stakeholders to make things happen. From early ideas to full rollout and review, she takes a hands-on, flexible approach—making sure every learning experience feels relevant, useful, and helps people thrive in fast-moving environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodsarah/ Episode Links: Building Rapport in a Professional Setting (With Tips) | Indeed.com How to build rapport: 6 tactics to build strong relationships The 6 Stages of Sales Process: Sellers vs. Buyers Do You Know What Your Company Is Actually Selling? The ‘Reflective Elevator Pitch’ – 100 Ideas for Active Learning The essential components of a successful L&D strategy L&D Disruptors Toolkit Part 1: How to sell learning internally Facing the Challenge: How to Sell eLearning Internally Daring to Zlatan: How To Sell E-learning Internally Selling consulting services into large organisations Women in sales: It’s time to smash clichés (including real tips from female sales leaders) What is the Difference Between Sales and Marketing? Women in Sales: How Female Leaders Are Empowering the Sales Industry [2025 Data] You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support <a href="https://ko-fi.com/wtalpo

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: What Job Seekers Really Want in 2025 Top 20 reasons we go to work Employees Seek Personal Value and Purpose at Work. Be Prepared to Deliver. This CEO Just Brilliantly Explained How Remote Work Will Change the World by 2030, and It's Next-Level Flexible working practices The Surprising Benefits of Work/Life Support Stress, overwork and poor work-life balance undermine UK job quality Nine in 10 women experience mental ill-health from poor work-life balance, study shows Exploring the Impact of COVID‐19 on Employees’ Boundary Management and Work–Life Balance Work-Life Balance vs Work-Life Fluidity: What's the Difference? Women value work-life balance more unless managers ‘Work-life balance is a lie’: women in business urged to stop trying to have it all “There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” Work-life balance Self-Confidence and Work-Life Balance: Nurturing Personal Well-being. AI anxiety: The workers who fear losing their jobs to artificial intelligence Work–life balance This week’s first guest is Kim Edwards. Kim leads several of Getty Images’ learning and leadership initiatives, designing meaningful and memorable learning moments for 1,800 employees globally. Whether that’s crafting the company’s onboarding e

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: What Is Human-Centered Design? Microlearning Add a heading in a Word document Are young people’s attention spans really shrinking? It’s more complex than you might think Are attention spans really collapsing? Data shows UK public are worried – but also see benefits from technology User-generated content You Can’t Fix Every Problem With Training Why Many training progreammes fall short and how to fix them Three Data Points You Can Track in Your LMS and What They'll Tell You How to Track Employee Training: Here Are the 5 Best Ways Massive Open Online Course Completion Rates Revisited: Assessment, Length and Attrition 21+ Truly Shocking Online Course Completion Rate Statistics How to Run A Content Audit in 2024 Massive open online course The Art of Unlearning | Morgan Ogunleye | TEDxElmhurstUniversity Video reflection and feedback in learning and development Content IS NOT king in L&D L&D Must Resolve 'Content Chaos' to Meet Performance Goals - The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) Yahoo Finance RARE John Cleese corporate training video | Bosses From Hell | vintage comedy | Video Arts <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_learning_in_higher_education?utm_source=pocket_shar

Episode Links: Women Still Handle Main Household Tasks in U.S. Worries about life in 2025 Taking Out the Trash? That’s Still a Man’s Job, Even for the Liberal Coastal Elite Women in the Workplace 2019 Ask an Expert: How Do I Relaunch My Career After a Long Break? Pregnancy, maternity and returning to work: An employer’s guide Do Longer Maternity Leaves Hurt Women’s Careers? Welcome to the Risk Zone: The period in which women’s potential for motherhood is negatively impacting their employability Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Empathy and Forgiveness All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds Why I need a women’s leadership development programme Samantha Harman’s Post 'Progress Over Perfection': A Mantra For HR And Leadership How Women Can Stop Seeking Validation & Own Their Worth Overcoming Your Need for Constant Validation at Work How fearless women lead How To Level Up As A Woman: 21 Hacks To Get Started Vanessa Frater Robertson is a multi-award-winning international speaker, author, certified confidence and speaker coach with over two decades of corporate communication expertise. She has empowered hundreds of professional women to speak boldly and lead fearlessly. As the founder of the Global Confidence Core Movement, predominantly for faith-based women, Vanessa is dedicated to breaking barriers and igniting self-belief. Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessafraterrobertson/ Amy Bond is an Account Executive for an award winning learning technology company. Passionate about empowering innovative Learning and development professionals, to drive engagement in their workforce and encourage a meaningful culture of social learning. I love supporting progressive organisations harnessing the power of impactful tech, to close skills gaps and transform organisational performance. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bond-62a6711

Susi Miller is an internationally recognised expert in eLearning accessibility, dedicated to helping organisations create inclusive and effective digital learning experiences. With over 30 years’ experience in learning and development, she is passionate about ensuring accessibility is embedded in digital learning, not just as a compliance requirement but as a core principle of effective design. She is the author of Designing Accessible Learning Content, the definitive guide for learning professionals, and was honoured as the Learning Performance Institute’s Learning Professional of the Year Gold Winner 2025 for her contributions to accessibility in digital learning. A sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader, Susi works with global corporations, government bodies, and educational institutions to integrate accessibility into their learning strategies. Her Designing Accessible Learning Content (DALC) Programme is equipping learning professionals worldwide with the skills to design, develop, and test accessible learning content. Described as ‘the godmother of eLearning accessibility’, she continues to drive progress in the field, ensuring that digital learning is truly inclusive for all. Designing Accessible Learning Content 2nd Edition Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme information Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme free showcase module eLa1000 eLearning accessibility questionnaire eLa1000 information video Gemma Nunn is the Head of Learning Design at Mint Interactive, with over 20 years of experience in Learning and Development. She began her career as a web developer before transitioning to teaching in further and higher education, ultimately specialising in eLearning development. Passionate about accessibility, Gemma has shared her insights through various podcasts and seminars. She aims to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences that ensure education is available to everyone. Her LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanunn/ You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Many CEOs May Not Realize They’re Underdelivering on Disability Inclusion Menopause and brain fog: What's the link? Clearing the fog Women’s Mental Health: Cognitive Overload or Brain Fog? <a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/328/women-and-equalities-committee/news/200490/wec-calls-for-accessible-product-design-by-de

Episode Links: Daily insights for people development professionals to transform workplace learning and performance together Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Free writing Reflective Writing Skills The Transformative Power of Reflective Writing in Personal Development Hello Sunshine Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Skills Hub menu Reflective writing How to Write With AI: Essential Guide, Tools, & Tips (2024) An introduction to the use of generative AI tools in teaching Generative AI and Creative Learning: Concerns, Opportunities, and Choices Brandeis And The History Of Transparency Confidence trick AI - Why it matters to women Women are less confident as writers. Here’s why and how to change this — Clementine App The key to change: Women’s voice and influence The power of literacy to give women a voice Generative AI Tools Are Perpetuating Harmful Gender Stereotypes Techno-Patriarchy: How AI is Misogyny’s New Clothes AI's Missing Link: The Gender Gap in the Talent Pool Women in Data Science and AI 8 of the Best AI Writing Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder <a h

Episode Links: Why Mentally Strong Women Aren't Afraid to Break the Rules Women Are Better Rule Followers Than Men — But What Does It Get Them? Play and Flow: Harnessing Flow Through the Power of Play in Adult Learning International Day of Play Finite game The Infinite Game Understanding your Play Style – An Illustrated Guide to Play Types Stuart Brown: Play is more than fun Play. Stuart Brown How To Fail So You Can Succeed Later Designing Playful Cities Is It Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone? How Leaving Can Spark Positive Change Why Play and Exploration is Key to Learning New Tools Play To Win: Unleashing Innovation And Growth Through Playful Work Cultures How to Build an Award-Winning Company Culture (of Play) The Overlooked Power of Playfulness in Corporate Culture “Almost all creativity involves purposeful play” -Abraham Maslo Why do we stop playing? The Importance of Play at Work Is play the new work? This week’s guests are Sarah Filman. Sarah playfully unlocks personal and professional growth as a leadership coach, facilitator, and improviser who brings heart and humour to every interaction. Drawing on her experience as a people leader and product manager in tech and education non-profits, she founded Playful Perspectives with a mission to help leaders and teams connect, create, and thrive by dissolving the work/play divide. Through play and performance, her coaching helps leaders expand their range and strengthen relationships. Sarah also volunteers with the Global Play Brigade, connecting with people worldwide to play with the spectrum of human emotions and experiences. <p

Episode Links: Write down your thoughts and shred them to relieve anger, researchers say How to Deal with Guilt: 14 Tips for Coping YOUR FEAR IS BORING. I can say this with all honesty and authority, because I k… Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you How to Help Others Through a Difficult Transition Kaleidoscope Health and Care 9 Things to Do When Change Is Forced on You The Imposter Syndrome One The “in-between” times of transition are amazing opportunities for growth and reflection. Transition is an Opportunity for Growth The power of a slow transition Transition The Power Of Curiosity In The Workplace Our first guests is Chrysa Vazitari. Chrysa is a silver award winner as the best EMEA coach. She is focusing on career advancement, career pivots and burnout prevention. She is a PCC-certified coach by ICF and she is using different methodologies in her coaching like LEGO Serious Play, phototherapy, embodiment to support the self-discovery and to keep her sessions and workshops fun and engaging. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrysanthi-vazitari/ website link: https://www.chrysalogy.com/ Krystyna Mailer is an instructional and graphic design specialist with expertise in visual communication, e-learning course development, video creation and job aid design. Known for her ability to transform complex information into clear and engaging learning materials, her mission is to create solutions that are both impactful and practical. She has an instagram and a TikTok page sharing tools, tips and practices on instructional design @learningdesigntime and a portfolio website www.krystynamailer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystyna-mailer/ Juliet Morris is a multi-award-winning leader and coach dedicated to helping people create purpose-driven, sustainable futures. With expertise in leadership, sensemaking, and coaching (Clean Language, executive coaching, and mental fitness), she partners with those seeking meaningful progress. Currently, Juliet is Chief People & Culture Officer at the UK

Episode Links: Women feel the pain of losses more than men when faced with risky choices – new research Ask the Bitches: “Do Women Need Different Financial Advice Than Men?” The Gender Gap in Financial Health Children follow your example, not your advice. Finding a job and earning money Why do we make College graduates wear such dorky hats? Financial education in schools Workplace Learning Report Shopkeeper to Engineer What is a business case? Ethical Capitalism? Ethical Capitalism and the Role of Ethics in Business Financial education in schools Learning And Development Is The New Corporate Profit Center 30 Employee Training Statistics You Need to Know Over two thirds of L&D professionals say training has positive impact on revenue, research finds The Psychology of Money The Beginner’s Guide to Reading & Understanding Financial Statements What does your attitude to money say about you? What’s a Good Profit Margin for a New Business? This week’s guests are Kasey Anton. Meet Kasey Anton, the brains behind Spark Business Consulting and the author of Profit First for Restaurants. A former restaurateur in Boston with over two decades in the industry, Kasey is an expert in transforming business chaos into organised success. Through her work at Spark Business Consulting, she has identified winning and losing strategies across a range of industries, becoming a sought-after expert for entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Leading a dynamic team known as the "Sparkles," Kasey is passionate about making numbers

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: 4 Reasons Why AI Hype Outpaces Investments And Adoption AI is showing "very positive" signs of eventually boosting GDP and productivity Upskilling and reskilling priorities for the gen AI era 17 ways technology could change the world by 2027 Reskilling in the Age of AI Difference Between Upskilling and Reskilling How to build confidence: 5 tips for being more confident The Importance Of Self-Leadership, And How It Makes You A Great Leader Don’t Take it Personally: Why People Do What They Do People Don’t do What You Expect, They do What You Inspect We Have Two Ears, One Mouth For A Reason How to be a good listener: the experts' guide A Guide to Active Listening Skills in Education 7 ways to improve your listening skills 3 lessons from the Middle East’s reskilling revolution Critical Core Skills What 'upskilling' means for the future of work The Neuroscience One What Is Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning? Corporate Learning Is Boring — But It Doesn’t Have to Be The Human Desire for Greatness This week’s guests are Laura Sukorokoff has always had

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Being Intentional: 6 Ways to Be Intentional Every Day Bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong Workplace Learning: Main Themes & Perspectives The psychological benefits of free writing River of Life exercise The Masculinity Trap Why Can’t A Woman Be More Like A Man? Accelerate your career with Lean In Circles I was a Sheryl Sandberg superfan. Then her “Lean In” advice failed me. The 'filter' of resilience vs. the reality of being an entrepreneur Leadership Tips: Don’t (S)mother Your Staff Leaders: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First On the Language I Left Behind Never say no or yes, say yes if I followed the advice that tells women to stop saying sorry : it made my life worse Embracing resilience: developing a growth mindset Feb 6 How to be more resilient: 8 ways to build your resilience Managing stress and building resilience 120 seconds (shipping vs. rushing) Afraid to fall? You’re not alone An introduction to female mountain biking for 40+ women <a href="https://vocal.media/motivation/falling-with-style?utm_

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You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Find Your Confidence 12 Things to become famous for Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It | Talks at Google Four Thousand Weeks CIPD Student Mmbership Model the behaviour you want to see more of (suitable from birth) Cultural Impact 'We caught the zeitgeist': how the Spice Girls revolutionised pop What Went Wrong And How Can I Learn From It? Confused Prospects Never Buy You Can't Be Everything for Everybody, So Stop Trying Don’t work with everyone! Know You Worth and Where You Belong I Brené Brown Brené with Adam Grant on the Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know How and When to Say No Learn When to Say No Accountability: The Secret Key to Motivation in Tough Economic Times The Psychology of Accountability: Motivation and Responsibility Motivation Theories of motivation: A comprehensive analysis of human behavior drivers Using Your Purpose To Empower Your Life Knowing Your Purpose Is Key To Being Fulfilled And Happy At Work—Here’s How To Find It In Just A Few Steps The Science Of Manifestation: The Po

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Women Talking ABout Learning is produced by Llarn Learning ©Llarn Learning Episode Links: We are all leaders whether we know it or not Flexible Family Leave is Lousy Feminism Culture Framework Bridging Perspectives, Unlocking Potential Accent Bias in Britain Accent Bias: How Can We Minimize Discrimination In The Workplace? Stereotyping and prejudice Why white people urgently need to get better at talking about race Putting an End to Conferences Dominated by White Men Why are the Dutch so tall? Understanding stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination Feminist Perspectives on Objectification Fishbowl technique The double-edged sword of labels The Problem with Labels Greenwashing Unconscious bias and prejudice in the workplace ¿A Difference that Makes a Difference? The US and Europe on Values and Culture 20 Differences Between the U.S. and Europe 5 ways Americans and Europeans are different The American-Western European Values Gap Intersectionality Prejudgment <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Supporting Women: A Guide for Men | LinkedIn Business Success: Definition, Types, and Examples the future of business: ethical value creation Notebook LM: A threat to the Podcasting World Free AI Audio Tools You Won't Believe Exist Where is the ethical knowledge in the knowledge economy? EU GDPR Ensuring the ethical use of big data: lessons from secure data access The dilemma and countermeasures of educational data ethics in the age of intelligence Ethical practice and the role of people professionals Learning styles Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle Five moral maxims on emojis Can Emojis be Unethical? The Ethics of Emojis in Digital Communication [CASE STUDY] The Ethics of Teaching Online The ethics of learning UK must step up to ensure access to digital learning is ethical, innovative and inclusive This week’s guests are Loren Sanders is an author and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in Healthcare, Human Resources, and Personal Development. Known as a “Professional Synergist,” she specialises in organisational effectiveness, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Her book, Empathy is Not a Weakness, has received numerous accolades. Loren is dedicated to eradicating toxic leadership and fostering inclusivity in workplaces through innovative talent development initiatives. An active speaker and consultant, she aligns individual talents with organisational goals. Loren holds a degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management. Website Roxlocoaching.com Linke

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com The recording room for 1st December is this link. We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Andy Murray corrects journalist for overlooking female players – video | An Paternity leave: The hidden barriers keeping men at work - BBC Worklife New EU Law on Pay Transparency We're at a gender equality crossroads: which path will the government take? The gender biases that shape our brains Gender Bias And How To Recognize And Navigate Warning Signs The Unconscious Bias Women Have Against Women Gender Equality and Educational Opportunities: Can Gender Shape Your Career? The Underpensioned: Defining the Gender Pension Gap International Equal Pay Day 18 September Gender bias in academia: a lifetime problem that needs solutions Gender Bias Faced By Girls and What We Can Do: £513bn increase in UK Gender Investment Gap in a year Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men The World is Designed for Men The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes Lean In Neural Correlates of Gender Differences in Reputation Building Tall poppy syndrome <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/lucianapaulise/2023/03/08/75-of-women-executives-ex

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers Famous Failures: 23 Stories to Inspire You to Succeed Get Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable How to Lead Yourself: Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Women in the workplace: taking centre stage To Succeed in Tech, Women Need More Visibility 7 Employee Training Expectations in 2024 Expectations Building Trust with Your Customers Through Delivery The Effectiveness of a Poster Intervention on Hand Hygiene Practice and Compliance When Using Public Restrooms in a University Setting Requiem for an Innovation: What We Can Learn from the Sad Story of Laundroid, the Laundry-Folding Robot Innovation as a Balancing Act Get Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement Discomfort Zone: How to Master the Universe The Death of Printing Non-governmental organization Leaving Chalkboards in the Dust THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USING PAPER DICTIONARY AND E-DICTIONARY EFFECTS IN MEMORIZING NEW WORDS How Was Life Before The Internet – What Did People Do? This week’s guests are Liz Naylor. She is a Senior Consultant with NIIT where they serve global clients on learning transformation projects, including learning to enable AI adoption. A self-confessed AI enthusiast with a career in HR, Talent Management and now in L&D for almost two decades. Having lived and worked in 3 different countries, Liz thrives on exploring the unknown and brings a

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Learning Styles - The Models, Myths and Misconceptions – and What They Mean How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor The Seasons of a Woman's Life: A Fascinating Exploration of the Events, Thoughts, and Life Experiences That All Women Share The Toxic Effects of Branding Your Workplace a “Family” Making work better: creating a family-friendly workplace Menopause-in-the-Workplace What is Snapchat? UK Mobile Phone Statistics 2024 - Stats Report Generational tensions linked to lower workplace productivity in the UK and US Tomi Ayodeji’s Post Fax The Evolution of Music Listening The challenges of managing Generation Z in the workplace Is there a minimum amount of time you need to stay at a job? 6-ways-the-workplace-will-change-in-the-next-10-years How the workplace has changed in the past 20 years 6 ways the world of work is changing Do younger workers lack office etiquette? Gen Z is setting the record straight <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucetulgan/2023/10/19/managers-set-ground-rules-with-young-employees/?utm_source=pocket_shared,%20Set%20Ground%20Rules%20With%20Young%20Employee

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You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual Working Out The Storytelling Muscle Women: Use Improv To Boost Your Status Four Reasons To Take An Improv Class ‘Women talk too much’ simply isn’t true, data show Practicing Empathy & Curiosity Through Improv How to Smash the Patriarchy with Improv Strategic Leadership: The 3 Levels of Listening What is improv? Solo Improv Exercises: How to Practice Improv Alone Motivational Monday: Confidence Is The Willingness To Try Growth Mindset and Improvisation - Insights from Tina Fey One word stories 7 Reasons for Coaches to Learn Improvisation Skills Using No-Agenda Meetings Effectively Learning to improvise, improvising to learn: a process of responding to complex environments Improvisation in the learning organization: a defense of the infra-ordinary Extraversion and introversion fail fast Everything You Need To Know Ab

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Inter-professional Learning across the Forensic Science and Paramedic Science Degrees It’s okay to ask for help, Women! Can we ever fully separate our work and home lives? Philosophy suggests we should stop trying The Work-Life Divide is a Myth 2 Reasons Why Women Don't Ask for Help in Achieving Their Goals The perfect storm keeping women of colour behind at work Women as Mentors: Does She or Doesn’t She? Mentors - Why don't women have them? 15 Workplace Coach YouTube Channels Four Lessons About Workplace Learning And Development From Children’s Distance Learning The Adult Learning Theory - Andragogy - of Malcolm Knowles 7 adult learning theories and principles to enhance your education Learning Styles Don’t Actually Exist, Studies Show The Stubborn Myth of “Learning Styles” Knowledge – Explicit, implicit and tacit: Philosophical aspects Tacit knowledge Crime Scene Investigator Learning across business sectors: knowledge sharing between aerospace and construction The value of informal workplace learning for police education teachers’ professional development Joining the Police Training and progression This week’s guests are: Ruth Buckle

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Indra Nooyi | My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future | Talks at Google Care responsibilities and women's leadership Women Leaders Are Saving Lives—What Can We Learn From Their Approach to Leadership? Everybody is a Genius. But If You Judge a Fish by Its Ability to Climb a Tree, It Will Live Its Whole Life Believing that It is Stupid Four reasons to avoid 'learning styles' – and one alternative climbthattree Cracking the Code: How Psychological Safety Fuels High-Performing Teams WHERE BRILLIANT IDEAS INSPIRE LEADERSHIP Why Leaders Need To Welcome Mistakes Leading With Humanity: Six Traits For Successful Leadership Leading With Humanity: It Means More Than Just Being Nice lflcltc_Redacted The five Leadership for Learning (LfL) principles ROLE MODELS IN LEADERSHIP: WHY THEY’RE IMPORTANT AND HOW TO BE ONE Girls Who Code Meet the team working to close the gender gap in tech The Key to Inclusive Leadership Emotional intelligence What Is Psychological Safety? This week’s guests are Vikki Louise Yaffe, CEO & Founder of Time Hackers, is a Certified Professional Coach, host of the top 1% Hack Your Time Podcast, downloaded over 700,000 times, and creator of theTime Hackers Program. Vikki specialises in helping busy overachievers unlearn time rules and drop th

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Dive Into the AI Wave: How Everyday Creators Are Changing the Game Customer relationship management The Best CRM Software for 2021 How to use personas for Digital Learning Design How to Create an Effective Customer Journey Map [Examples + Template] What is Microlearning?: Definition, Benefits & Examples Series: The IP in AI Open discussion and dialogue with Member States on IP and Frontier Technologies and AI Artificial Intelligence - United Kingdom BMC Medical Education European Parliament How to get started with a Data and AI Transformation How to make the most of AI? Open up and share data Compliance Training Doesn't Have to be Boring - How to Make it Engaging What 8 Skills Do Marketers Need to Use AI Effectively? AI and Digital Transformation: The Future of Digital Marketing The Big Read: Call me maybe - Gen Zers, millennials favour texting over phone calls. So what? Leading in a Post Covid-19 Recovery The Returning to the Office after COVID: Rethinking How & Where We Work <a href="https://kure.app/insights/mckinsey-company-defines-key-skills-needed-for-future-workforce?utm_source=pocket_saves-company-defines-key-skills-needed-for-fu

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Why We Put Ourselves Last & Why Self-Care Should Be a Priority Why should we reward effort, and how Reward effort, not just achievement Impacts of technology on children’s health: a systematic review Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life Negotiating with pre-teens and teenagers Working Mothers Spend More Time with Children Than Their Parents Working From Home With A Sick Kid? Parents Share Their Survival Tips Work Life Blending: Balancing Benefits and Challenges Why are women expected to work like they don’t have children and mother like they don’t work? Why I don't feel guilty about sending my son to nursery Home education Home Schooling & Working From Home – A Mum’s perspective Why employers need to embrace flexible working for dads The How to Deal With the Terrible Twos Role of Job Sharing Post-Pandemic: Time to Embrace the Future <a href="https://www.thebump.com/

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected] Episode Links: Check your passport privilege Gender Bias in Translation Using Google Translate: Problems and Solution Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men Equality vs. Equity Equality_v._equity_04_05_2021 Co-Creation – Shifting towards More Inclusive Learning A Rise In Biased Job Language Is Not Helping Tech's Lack Of Diversity Why are there different types of sign language? The power of language and its role in inclusion The Belonging One Sense of belonging Inclusion in the Workplace What is equality, diversity, and inclusivity? This week’s guests are Sandra Camacho. Sandra is a Franco-Colombian-American inclusive and equitable design strategist, educator, and advisor working under the alias Sandra By Design. She’s also the founder of the Inclusive Design Jam, a community of practice, and Design Changemakers, an online education platform on designing for social change. She started her career at Google, where she spent 8 years in product, digital marketing, and learning & development in the U.S. and Europe. Today, she helps teams around the world build thriving work cultures and socially impactful solutions. LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/sandracamacho Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandra.bydesign Sharon Ehrlich is Bronx-raised native New Yorker. After spending nearly 2 decades in executive and leadership roles for global technology companies she founded Living While Leading, a premier executive coaching service which focuses on supporting women IT executives in their quest to gain more control over their careers and pursue the life they need on their own terms. Sharon also hosts the Living While Leading Podcast, which focuses on leadership and female empowerment. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonehrlich1 Instagram: <a href="https://www.