Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders Podcast
1) Building Learning That Fits the Pace of Fast-Moving Operations with Gregg Summers of Sysco
Gregg Summers, Field Director in Learning and Development of Sysco, shares how frontline-focused L&D can support complex supply chain operations while keeping people development at the center of the b...Show More
2) How Modern Learning Evolves Through Microlearning and AI Coaching with Chrissy Medeck of Ascension
On this episode, Chrissy Medeck, Senior Director, Organizational Development (Learning and Leader Institute) of Ascension, discusses how modern learning environments support career growth and organiza...Show More
3) Designing Learning That Feels Human and Drives Performance with Yusuf Sadrud-Din of Whistle Express Car Wash
On this episode, Yusuf Sadrud-Din, Manager of Learning and Development of Whistle Express Car Wash, shares how L&D is shifting toward learner-centered design, stronger business alignment and performan...Show More
4) Rewiring Workflows and the Real Work of AI Transformation with Markus Bernhardt of Endeavor Intelligence
Markus Bernhardt, Principal of Endeavor Intelligence, details how to turn AI activity into measurable business change. Known for his evidence-driven approach and “The Two-Wave Transformation” model, M...Show More
5) Redefining Performance Consulting for the Age of AI with Josh Cavalier of JoshCavalier.ai
Josh Cavalier, Founder and CEO of JoshCavalier.ai, joins this episode to share insights on how AI is reshaping the L&D profession. He delves into lessons learned over his 30 years of experience in L&D...Show More
6) Balancing Purpose and Pace in Modern L&D Leadership with Rebecca Alimorong of Robert Half
Rebecca Alimorong, Senior Director, Global Learning Experience of Robert Half, discusses her journey from legal assistant to learning leader, emphasizing adaptability, creativity and the human-centere...Show More
7) Balancing Technology and Humanity in Modern L&D with Robert Panetti of Avetta
Robert Panetti, Revenue Enablement Program Manager of Avetta, joins us to examine how AI is reshaping L&D, why curation is overtaking creation and how sales enablement benefits from concise, performan...Show More
Balancing Technology and Humanity in Modern L&D with Robert Panetti of Avetta
22:33 | Nov 4th, 2025
8) AI Transformation in Learning: How AI Agents and Digital Coworkers Redefine Work with David Chestnut of Accenture
David Chestnut, Principal Director of Talent Strategy and Agentic Reinvention of Accenture, shares actionable insights into the shifting landscape of L&D, emphasizing the rise of AI-powered agents as ...Show More
9) How Empathy and Experience Shape Success in L&D Partnerships with Lori Fancher of TrainingPros
On this episode, Lori Fancher, Relationship Manager of TrainingPros, shares lessons from a career spanning corporate training, performance consulting and L&D leadership. Lori explains how relationship...Show More
10) Building Learning Ecosystems That Outlast the 'One-and-Done' Era with Mike Grabarek of SS&C Technologies
Mike Grabarek, Associate Director of Corporate Learning and Development of SS&C Technologies, reflects on his career journey, from aerospace engineering to shaping the future of L&D. Mike discusses pi...Show More