Unscripted—The L&D Shakers Podcast

When organizations jump straight into "what" they want to train without understanding "why," they set themselves up for failure. In this episode, strategic communications expert Marta Novella [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martanov/] shares how she used Simon Sinek's Why-How-What framework to transform a fragmented international team facing a leadership transition. Through candid one-on-one interviews and purpose-driven workshop design, Marta uncovered the real issues: lack of trust, poor communication, and teams operating as isolated islands. Her approach didn't just deliver training, it created a 50% improvement in trust scores and built a unified manifesto that helped the new CEO hit the ground running. Discover why starting with purpose isn't just good practice, it's the difference between compliance training and transformational learning. If you would like share a framework on the podcast you applied, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please fill out this form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/pHoZrWWRcTpyanRR6], and I will reach out to you. If you'd like to join a global community of Learning & Development professionals with a bias toward action and connection, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠then join us here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13770370/]!

In this episode, we sit down with Saad Bin Tariq [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saaadbintariq/], a seasoned performance consultant, to explore how Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and Andragogy can transform learning interventions into real business impact. Saad shares a compelling case study involving 14 technical managers in the Middle East, revealing how a blend of diagnostic precision and adult learning principles helped tackle feedback avoidance, mentoring gaps, and conflict resolution. We unpack how HPI goes beyond skills to address systems, culture, and environment—and how Andragogy makes learning personal, relevant, and lasting. If you would like share a framework on the podcast you applied, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please fill out this form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/pHoZrWWRcTpyanRR6], and I will reach out to you. If you'd like to join a global community of Learning & Development professionals with a bias toward action and connection, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠then join us here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13770370/]!

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, we sit down with Daria Rudnik [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariarudnik/]—team architect and learning experience designer—to explore how she brings Sharon L. Bowman's Training from the Back of the Room [https://bowperson.com/] to life. Daria shares how the 4Cs framework (Connections, Concepts, Concrete Practice, Conclusions) transforms passive training into active learning. From five-minute theory bursts to learner-led knowledge sharing, this episode is packed with practical insights for L&D professionals who want to design more engaging, brain-friendly learning experiences. If you would like share a framework on the podcast you applied, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please fill out this form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/pHoZrWWRcTpyanRR6], and I will reach out to you. If you'd like to join a global community of Learning & Development professionals with a bias toward action and connection, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠then join us here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13770370/]!

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, Joost sits down with Gabrielle Sun [https://www.linkedin.com/in/qianhui-sun/], an experienced instructional designer working in a global L&D team at one of the Big Four. Together, they explore how Gabrielle blends the structure of ADDIE with the flexibility of SAM to create more iterative, feedback-driven learning experiences. Gabrielle shares how her team uses phases like Pre-Alpha, Alpha, Beta, and Gold to guide development, and how they manage stakeholder expectations while keeping the process agile. From global collaboration to piloting and evaluation, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone designing learning at scale. Whether you're deep into instructional design or just curious about how to make your learning programs more adaptive, this conversation will give you tools and inspiration to rethink your approach. If you would like share a framework on the podcast you applied, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please fill out this form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/pHoZrWWRcTpyanRR6], and I will reach out to you. If you'd like to join a global community of Learning & Development professionals with a bias toward action and connection, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠then join us here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13770370/]!

What do Specsavers, Boost Juice, and Back to the Future have in common? In this episode, Joost sits down with Matt Smolen, founder of Balloon Tree Productions, to explore how storytelling transforms learning into something memorable, emotional, and effective. From mini-documentaries to Trojan-horsed messages, Matt shares how L&D teams can use narrative, conflict, and creativity to drive engagement and retention. Whether you're designing onboarding or rolling out SOPs, this episode will inspire you to think beyond slides and scripts. Whether you're an L&D professional or simply curious about innovative learning frameworks, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical tips.If you would like share a framework on the podcast you applied, ⁠⁠⁠⁠please fill out this form⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://forms.gle/pHoZrWWRcTpyanRR6], and I will reach out to you. If you'd like to join a global community of Learning & Development professionals with a bias toward action and connection, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠then join us here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13770370/]!