The Learning Culture Podcast
Join your host Andrew Barry, the Founder and CEO of Curious Lion, as he interviews learning leaders practicing the cultivation of Learning Culture; experts who tease out critical theoretical components of this idea; and shares learning nuggets from real-world experiences, and our own research and writing.By following along, you’ll learn:• How a shared vision sets the tone for a Learning Culture. • How shared assumptions determine our current reality. • How shared stories foster commitment to a Learning Culture. • How shared experiences, or Cohort Learning Experiences to be specific, instill the practice of a Learning Culture.Stay curious, my friends.
Episodes
137 episodes
#101 - Managerial Excellence: From Self-Growth to Team Impact with Stefani Okamoto
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Learning Culture Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Stefani Okamoto, a veteran in global learning and development with over 23 years of experience at Microsoft, joining us. Stefani has made wav...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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50:00
#100 - Building Creative and Inclusive Cultures: Insights from Ingrid Hu Dahl
Welcome to another enlightening episode of The Learning Culture Podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with the inspirational Ingrid Hu Dahl, a founder, CEO, and expert in leadership and inclusion. Ingrid delves deep into her unique framework...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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42:56
#99 - Stepping Out of Comfort Zones and Bridging Gaps in Leadership with Jennifer Butler
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Learning Culture Podcast! In today’s episode, we sit down with Jennifer Butler, a passionate advocate for leadership growth and human development. Throughout the conversation, we explore...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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48:52
#98 - Human First, Leader Second: Self-Compassion as a Leadership Tool with Massimo Backus
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Learning Culture Podcast! Today we’re diving deep into the transformative power of self-compassion in leadership with our special guest, Massimo Backus. Massimo, a pioneer in advo...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:19
#97 - Becoming an Expert with Lisa Hammack
In today's episode, we sit down with Lisa Hammack for an insightful conversation that delves deep into the pivotal role of frontline managers and the dynamics of supporting team success. Lisa reflects on her pioneering work at O...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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40:55
#96 - The Intersection of Empathy and Leadership with Tekeisha Zimmerman
Today, we are joined by Tekeisha Zimmerman, who leads Professional Development for the People Team at Expedia. In this episode, Tekeisha shares her journey in a role intentionally created to foster growth among talent development profe...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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45:22
#95 - Cultivating Self-Efficacy and Authentic Leadership with Courtney Nall
In today's episode, we speak with Courtney Nall, a distinguished leader with profound insights into organizational change, leadership, and learning theory. Together, they explore the transformative power of feedback, the importance of self-effi...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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36:29
#94 - From Values to Action: Al Dea on Leadership and Organizational Change
Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with the dynamic Al Dea. Al is a seasoned expert in leadership development and the founder of his own consultancy, The Edge of Work. In this episode, we dive deep into Al's journey from attendi...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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26:04
#93 - Workforce Evolution: Adaptive Training and Retention Strategies with Lizzy Kizer
We have the pleasure of diving into a compelling conversation with Lizzy Kizer, an expert in Workforce Development and Change Management. We'll explore the innovative strategies her organization employs, from partnerships with edu...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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46:07
#92 - Exploring AI and Change Leadership with Rebecca Stern
Join us in this episode as we uncover new pathways to illuminate ignorance and lead with purpose in an ever-evolving workplace. Today, we sit down with Rebecca Stern, an enthusiastic leader at Udemy who is breaking new ground in...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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39:50
#91 - Learning Culture and Game Design: Crafting Engaging Training Programs with Michael Boulter
Today we're joined by a special guest, Micheal Boulter. In this enlightening conversation, we delve into the innovative approaches transforming the landscape of training and development in the workplace. We explore the concept of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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32:31
#90 - How the Octopus Killed the Performance Review with Tami Rosen
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Tami Rosen, an influential figure at Pagaya, where she now thrives in an externally focused role, bridging internal strategies with external stakeholders. Join us as Tami delves into her u...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:56
#89 - Leading Through Change: Fostering Resilience in Teams with Anna Tilley
In today's episode, we sit down with Anna Tilley to dive deep into the complexities of navigating change in the corporate environment. Anna shares her insights on the emotional toll that 'doing more with less' takes on employees and the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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54:03
#87 - Embracing AI with Curiosity with Julie McGovern
In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of learning and innovation with our brilliant guest, Julie McGovern. Julie shares deep insights into the transformation from traditional education methods to the self-driven inquiry essent...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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37:50
#86 - Rethinking L&D with Laurel Schulert
We are joined by Laurel Schulert, a dynamic leader at SAP Concur with a rich background in education and performance consulting.In this episode, we delve into the crucial role of personal agency in career advanceme...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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47:24
#85 - Leadership Through Collaboration with Callan Swaim & Jennifer Brush
We're thrilled to dive deep into the worlds of leadership, empathy, and career transitions with our esteemed guests, Jennifer Brush and Callan Swaim..We'll explore their shared experiences in travel and hospitality, emphasizing th...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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57:18
#84 - Authentic Leadership with Michael Brick
In this episode, we sit down with leadership expert Michael Brick to explore the transformative power of learning within companies and educational settings.Micheal sheds light on the distinction between formal and informal learnin...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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40:26
#83 - Stubborn Optimism: Turning Adversity into Advantage with Kara Skorepa
In today's episode, we dive deep with Kara Skorepa, a national account manager at Bullhorn. Kara's journey is nothing short of inspiring—faced with managing a diverse array of 60 customers post-acquisition, she turned challenging...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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42:40
#82 - The Team Whisperer with Lia Garvin
Today, we have a special guest, the renowned "Team Whisperer" Lia Garvin, who brings her extensive experience from tech giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google to the table.In this episode, we dive into Lia's ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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42:24
#81 - Never Win Alone, Never Lose Alone with Keith Weightman
In today's episode, Andrew sits down with Keith Weightman, RVP of Sales at Bullhorn, to dive into the essence of authentic engagement in both social media and sales. Keith shares his insights on the detrimental effects of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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54:22
#80 - The Netflix of College Admissions with David Hurwitt
Today, we dive deep with David Hurwitt, founder of Troove, into the evolving landscape of career paths, the pressing need for individualized guidance in educational environments, and the pivotal role of adaptive intelligence in today's...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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50:51
#79 - Cultivating an Abundance Mindset with Emmy Sobieski
In today's inspiring conversation, we sit down with Emmy Sobieski, a Wealth & Career Coach with a powerful message about the transformative power of a beginner's mindset. Raised with contrasting views on scarcity, Emmy learned to navigate t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:01:42
#78 - Learning To Let Go with Adriana Romero
Today's episode features an enlightening conversation with our distinguished guest, Adriana Romero. Together, we dive deep into the intricacies of Sales Enablement, the journey from understanding a product to illuminating its real-world impact ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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44:23
#77 - How To Unlearn The “Only” Way To Do Things with Alex Zikakis
In today's enriching episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the insightful Alex Zikakis, an Enablement Leader at Seismic. Alex brings to the table a fascinating comparison between nurturing skills in our children through Lego
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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43:14
#76 - Purposeful Performance with Brandon Fluharty (part 2)
In this gripping second part of our conversation with Brandon Fluharty, we dive deeper into the journey of self-mastery and the high stakes of performance.If you tuned in last time, you know Brandon is not just an expert in transforming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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32:01