The Learning & Development Podcast: The #1 L&D Show

AI for People Professionals with Erica Farmer

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David is joined by Erica Farmer to discuss her new book ‘AI for People Professionals: Understand How to Use Artific

Power Skills, Global Academies and Transforming L&D at Merlin with Rob Peacock

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Rob Peacock, Director of Leadership & Learning at Merlin Entertainments, to discuss the tr

The Learning & Development Podcast Live: Common L&D Myths on Trial

Step inside the courtroom of Learning & Development, where long-held beliefs are called to the stand and only evidence, experience, and impact will determine the verdict.

Rebuilding L&D for an AI-Driven World with Larry Durham & Jonathan Eighteen

In this episode, David James is joined by Larry Durham, President of St. Charles Consulting Group, and Jonathan Eighteen, Global Head of Consulting and Advisory Services

Running L&D Like a Business with Tracie Cantu

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Tracie Cantu to discuss her book Running L&D Like a Business. Tracie shares the L&D leader

The Frontline Enablement Playbook: Bridging the Gap for the World’s Most Essential Workforce with JD Dillon

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by JD Dillon to celebrate the launch of his new book, The Frontline Enablement Playbook. They

Beyond Content: Rebuilding L&D Around The Transformation Triangle with Egle Vinauskaite

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Egle Vinauskaite to discuss the launch of her highly anticipated follow-up to the ‘Race fo

Strength in Chaos: Leadership Development for an Unpredictable World With Kevin Black

In this episode, Kevin Black joins David to explore why leadership so often feels chaotic and why most leadership development fails to prepare leaders for that reality.

Navigating a Shifting L&D Jobs Market with Nick Jones

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Nick Jones of Blue Eskimo to discuss the state of the industry following the launch of the

7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement, A Blueprint for Creating Impactful L&D, Live in NYC with Becky Willis

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Becky Willis to break down the essential components of her new book, 7 Steps to Better Lea

Exposing L&D’s Operating Model: Navigating the Most Significant Disruption in L&D History with Tom Kupetis and Brandon Dickens

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Tom Kupetis and Brandon Dickens to explore how AI is revealing deep-seated flaws in the tr

L&D at the AI Table: Shaping Strategy, Not Just Providing the Training with Simon Brown

In this episode, Simon Brown takes us inside his role as Global Learning & Development Leader at EY, sharing how he sits at the table shaping the organisation’s AI agenda

Influence, Evidence and Building High-Impact L&D with Hillary Miller

In this episode, Hillary Miller takes us behind the scenes of scaling L&D across a complex healthcare system. She discusses how she adapted team structures to meet the ne

Transforming L&D at WM: From Running Legacy L&D to Making Real Business Impact with Brian Jarvis

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Brian Jarvis to explore what it takes to lead an L&D transformation inside a long-establis

L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2026 Findings with Donald H Taylor

Since 2014, the L&D Global Sentiment Survey has been a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not in the Learning & Development profession, guiding people development profess

Transforming L&D: From A Reactive Service to a Strategic Driver with Geraldine Murphy

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Geraldine Murphy to explore how learning can move from a reactive service to a strategic d

Owning Your Brand: A new expectation in Career Management With Andy Storch

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Andy Storch, co-author of Own Your Brand, Own Your Career, to explore why personal brandin

The L&D Leader with Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers, co-authors of the new book The L&D Leader: Principles a

The Learning & Development Podcast Live: The AI edition With Egle Vinaustaite, Ross Stevenson and Peter Manniche Riber

In this special live AI edition of the Learning & Development Podcast, David James brings together Egle Vinauskaite, Ross Stevenson, and Peter Manniche Riber for a candid

Live in Stockholm: Navigating L&D Trends With Elliott Masie. Bob Mosher & Jennifer Florido

Recorded live at The Learning Conference in Stockholm, David is joined by Elliott Masie, Bob Mosher and Jennifer Florido to explore the forces reshaping workplace learnin