In this must-listen episode, technology futurist Stephen Ibaraki explores how converging technological advances are reshaping the workplace. Ibaraki, a respected venture capitalist and educator, is renowned for his leadership in AI and signific

From Isolation to Connection

May 2nd, 2024 20m 52s

Nick Johnson, managing director of EGN and executive coach, authentically shares his journey from leadership roles across the globe to addressing executive loneliness. Nick discusses the evolving landscape of work and therising pressures on le

Persuading Tomorrow: L&D's New Era

Apr 11th, 2024 19m 30s

Jeff Weaver, Director of Training, discusses the rise of disposable content, emphasizing the growing importance of bespoke, high-quality learning materials. He highlights the increasing role of persuasion in L&D, moving beyond knowledge transfe

Not Using AI is Bad For Business

Mar 12th, 2024 15m 47s

With 90 patents, 2 books, and pivotal roles at Google and Qualcomm, Ajay Malik, CEO of Secomind, passionately suggests that AI is a tool to be embraced in businesses and not perceived as a threat. He corrects misconceptions about AI replacing j

The Future is Now

Feb 17th, 2024 27m 42s

Gina Jeneroux, a Chief Skills & Innovation Officer (ORG AI) who now focuses on preparing people for the future of the work, shares her insights on the five key trends that are driving the future workplace, and how to use these trends to prepare

Learning is Change

Jan 16th, 2024 15m 42s

Change is not an obstacle; rather, learning embodies change. Meet Caterina Ichkhanian, a senior learning professional, who discusses the evolving role of learning and development in the future workplace, especially in the context of advancing t

Unlocking the Potential of Communication and Collaboration

Dec 18th, 2023 14m 12s

Koos de Villiers, Communications Expert from the Northwest University in South Africa, shares insights on the role of communication in the future workplace. Contrary to the fears ofjob losses, Koos envisions the application of AI allowing for

Build your own table: Crafting L&D's influence

Nov 15th, 2023 19m 22s

Hear Dr. Keith Keating, a Chief Learning Officer, professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of the new book "The Trusted Learning Advisor," as he delves into the evolving role of Learning and Development (L&D) professionals in the

Unlocking Personalized Learning and Meta-learning

Oct 17th, 2023 15m 17s

We explore AI-assisted learning's impact on the future of work with our guest, Juan Naranjo, a seasoned speaker, writer and learning leader. Juan discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming learning and development, focusing on its p

Cultivating Future Culture

Sep 18th, 2023 12m 36s

Hear Julie Chakraverty, founder of Rungway, share useful data about the evolving realm of workplace culture. Julie discusses three social trends that will impact workplaces: the need for employers to invest in employees' emotional wellbeing and

Navigating Cyber Threats and Shifting Mindsets

Aug 15th, 2023 14m 49s

Peter Whelan, Information Security Officer, looks ahead to the transformative shifts expected in the next two decades. He highlights the exponential growth in computing power and its implications for cyber threats, expressing concerns about the

Embracing the Unknown: Navigating Work, Environment, and Learning

Jul 11th, 2023 11m 26s

In this episode, we transport you to 2042, where Madina Cornish, Senior Director of Learning and Development, shares her invaluable insights. Delve into the unpredictable world that lies ahead as we discuss the impact of climate change, techno

Acquire Deliberate Human Experiences

Jun 21st, 2023 16m 10s

In this very practical episode for L&D professionals and parents alike, Rebecca Kwan, a Senior Manager in Learning and Development, discusses the importance of cultivating deliberate human experiences for the future generation. She emphasizes t

3 Questions to Foster Belonging

May 8th, 2023 12m 56s

Kevin Mulcahy, author of the award-winning The Future Workplace, reveals the formula for belonging and the ultimate action to foster and signify true belonging in the modern workplace. He shares three insightful questions managers can ask to dr

Don’t persuade with keystrokes

Apr 11th, 2023 14m 20s

Kevin Mulcahy, author of The Future Workplace and VP Future of Working and Learning, shares how to optimize hybrid workspaces. He reveals how to associate the appropriate workspace with the type of task and separate the type of communication ch

The Secret to Shared Values

Mar 22nd, 2023 11m 47s

Kevin Mulcahy, VP Future of Working and Learning at Future Workplace, and author of The Future Workplace which received the Silver Axiom Best Business Book Award for Human Resources Professionals, shares practical tips on how:Workers are eva

Don't Just Recreate Reality

Feb 27th, 2023 14m 19s

Laura Mingail, founder of Archetypes & Effects, shares how Virtual Reality is a requirement for the modern workplace. As an industry-leading forerunning of VR experiences in marketing for almost a decade, her ideas shed light on how L&D will be

The Path to Future-Ready

Jan 9th, 2023 7m 53s

Caryn Robinson, a senior transformation partner, shares how unpredictable change in the workplace demands rapid learning in context; this is critical to supporting future generalist roles that will require real-time experiences and learning. Di

Rethinking Video Training with SMEs

1 Dec 14th, 2022 17m 32s

Through banter and practical examples, David Langlotz, L&D Lead and an internal practitioner and Danielle Wallace, an external practitioner, reveal how to harness the power of video to capture insights from SMEs. They reveal five tips that can

Knowledge Isn't Power - So what is?

Nov 28th, 2022 16m 24s

Marty Blake, Chief Operating Office at Optime International, share how the modern salesperson no longer offers "knowledge as power", but instead needs to cultivate new skills. He speaks to the role of digital literacy, critical thinking, empath

AI for you: Practical and proven next steps for L&D

Oct 27th, 2022 14m 23s

Marcus Bernhardt, Chief Evangelist at OBRIZUM, shares practical uses of AI in Learning and Technology. He expands on the metaphors of a) AI as a Librarian to sift through information, b) AI as a Personal Tutor with clever testing and profiling

Break Your Own Rules

Sep 27th, 2022 12m 11s

Kevin Lacey, a technical training professional, describes the importance of Learning & Development (L&D) evolving to discard the traditional training handcuffs and instead break the rules in order to adapt. The L&D industry is an alarmingly slo

4 Mind Blowing Innovations to Know

Aug 23rd, 2022 15m 48s

Stephen Ibaraki, futurist, shares the innovations that are shaping the future a) Biomedical innovations including regressing aging b) Super Computing including simulating the climate etc through faster exascaling computing c) Quantum Computing

Metaverse and Super Computing Impact on Education and the Workforce

Jul 25th, 2022 12m 7s

Stephen Ibaraki, futurist, reveals how the Metaverse and Deep Mind AI are shaping education and the workforce. He shares how super computing can be compared to the human mind’s capability and paints a picture of the world in 2042.With over 300

Global expert reveals how the future is already here

Jun 27th, 2022 9m 43s

Stephen Ibaraki, futurist, shares how the technology we think about for 2042 is already here and the impact this has for the workplace. In this foundational podcast for L&D, he overviews the key trends for educators to keep abreast of, and how