The iDeas Podcast
In each episode, Tom McDowall, Chief Learning Geek at Evolve L&D, sits down for a chat with a learning and development professional to discuss their big idea for our industry. We discuss instructional design, eLearning development, EdTech, accessibility and all things relating to workplace learning and development.
Episodes
45 episodes
Want to Revolutionise Learning? Start with Product Thinking!
In this episode of the Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Greg, founder of Two Circle Studio, to explore a bold vision for the future of learning and development. Greg dives into the idea of applying a "product mindset" to L&D, challenging tra...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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36:16
Making Data Work for You: Overcoming the Fear and Finding Meaning
In this episode, Dr. Alaina Szlachta shares her thoughts on overcoming the fear and overwhelm often associated with data. She explores how to use data strategically to make informed decisions, the importance of asking the right questions, and h...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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41:36
Low Fidelity, High Impact - Live from LN Connect 2024 with Heidi Kirby
Can instructional designers create impactful learning experiences using low-fidelity modalities?This is the central question Tom and Heidi discuss in this episode of the iDeas Podcast.They also explore:- If podcasting is an ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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37:13
Looking to the Future: Live at LN Connect 23 with Helen Marshall
This episode of the iDeas Podcast was recorded live on 17th November 2023, at LN Connect 23, The Learning Network's annual conference. I am joined by the fantastic Helen Marshall, CLO at Thrive Learning who I first met at LN Connect 2019.
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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26:01
Brain Waves: The Power of Designing for the Brain with Lauren Waldman
Yo ho, ho ho, it's a learning life for me! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Lauren Waldman, a.k.a 'The Learning Pirate'. Lauren's a certified learning scientist who's on a mission to make brainy stuff more approachable. We...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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35:33
Writing an Instructional Design Book, Backwards Design and Sharing Experiences with Dr Luke Hobson
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Dr Luke Hobson about his recent (at the time of filming) book, backwards design and its role in learning design, and the importance of sharing experiences with others.Luke's LinkedIn:
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:01:19
Getting Practical with Matt Gjertsen
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Gjertsen from Better Every Day Studios. We discuss his career path in the L&D world and focus on the practical side of our profession.iDTX 2023 is set for March. Make sure you...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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44:12
Upskilling and the Future with Darren Nerland
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Darren Nerland, senior leadership development manager, speaker and co-founder of Learnapalooza.In this video, I ask Darren about his take on the current focus on skills in the learning a...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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44:11
Community, Instructional Design, Posters and Generalism with Linnéa Sjögren
In this episode, I chat with @Linnéa Sjögren about the solutions she creates for her clients, her approach to SME's and whether to remain a generalist or niche dow...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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53:39
Adventures in Instructional Design Freelancing with IDLance, with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant, the co-founders of IDLance.We discuss why they started the IDLance community and their own adventures in the world of freelancing. This episode is ideal...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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56:44
Learning Experience Design for Education with Dr Sonia Tiwari
In this episode I chat with Dr Sonia Tiwari, a learning experience designer focussing on children's education.You can connect with Sonia on LinkedInCheck out her
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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46:26
The Importance of Embracing Technologies and Practices in Instructional Design with Terry Godfrey
In this episode, I chat with Terry Godfrey about his instructional design and eLearning development career. He explains the importance of always trying new things and continuing to evolve as new technologies and practices move into the industry...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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50:29
The Power of Netwokring in your Learning and Development Career with Gemma Wells
Gemma Wells is a digital programme manager at The Opportunity Group and the chairperson of The Lear...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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48:51
Construcive Learning and Emotive Design with Angela Ross
Angela Ross is the co-founder & COO of Sub-10. In this episode, we discuss her approach to learning design and why Sub-10 focuses on construc...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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45:55
Your Instructional Design Tech Stack with Zak Rittenhouse
Zak Rittenhouse is a senior learning experience design lead at Braze. In this episode, we chat about what makes for a great tech stack for an instructi...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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32:08
On the Bleeding Edge: AR, EdTech and Social Responsibility with Rustica Lamb
Rustica Lamb is the founder of Bloom Learning Technologies, an international award-winning learning technologies company that is bringing the cost of elearning way, way down.In this episode, we chat about an amazing AR project Rustica i...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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42:55
Building and Improving L&D Teams with Neil Cunningham
Neil Cunningham is the founder and learning & development solutions director at Align Learn Do. He works with organisations to help build world-class L&D functions and programmes.In this episode, we chat about what makes for tre...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:47
The L&D Hypocratic Oath, and a Higher Standard with Cara North
In this episode, I chat with Cara North about her move into learning consultancy and how we, as an industry, need to hold ourselves to higher standards.We also discuss the way people are joining the industry today and what she does to d...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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41:09
Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Kim Tuohy of Belvista Studios
Kim Tuohy is a passionate instructional designer and eLearning creator with a background in organisational development, learning, training and graphic design. I like to inspire learning through creative training solutions that solve real busine...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:19:37
Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next.You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandim...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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47:25
The Adapt Freelancer with Simon Date
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Simon Date, The Adapt Freelancer. We discuss what the Adapt framework is and why it's so important to the development of our industry, as well as how the framework and authoring tool have shaped...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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48:44
Make It Better, Not More Complicated ft. Olga Anishenkova
In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Olga Anishenkova about her career in instructional design, the changing job roles our industry has created and how she is driving the adoption of accessibility within her team.You can con...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:00:33
The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester)
I chat with Christopher Tester, a UK-based voice actor, in this episode. We discuss the role of voice acting in L&D, how the field is evolving and what AI may bring in the future. Christopher also shares some thoughts on how instructional d...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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59:20
Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez)
In this episode, I chat with Joe Suarez, freelance learning experience designer, about his journey into the world of freelance work, running his own business and the direction of the industry today.You can connect with Joe here: https://...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:01:37
L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David)
In this episode, I chat with Phill Lord-David, head of Learning and UX at iAM Learning, about why L&D professionals need to start thinking like product managers.You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:42
