EPISODES 32-35 OF THE LOVE. PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. LEARNING. PODCAST
Tamara Kocharova
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Here's a recap of Episodes 32-35 of my LOVE. PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. LEARNING. podcast! From thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders to deep dives into emerging trends in learning and development, each episode has been a unique exploration of the dynamic intersection between people, technology, and love of lifelong learning. Revisit the inspiring conversations, valuable insights, and memorable moments here:
Episode 32. Adaptability, Resilience, and Positivity: Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Episode 32 of LOVE.PEOPLE.TECHNOLOGY.LEARNING. features Lisa Spinelli, leadership and career coach, founder of Blue Pinecone Consulting, and a true positivity evangelist. In this episode, Lisa shares how embracing change can transform careers and lives, emphasizing the power of a growth mindset, adaptability, and resilience. She also opens up about finding balance as a coach, entrepreneur, and mom of three daughters — plus her favorite family tradition, kitchen dance parties, and why they hold such a special place in her heart.Whether you're navigating your next career move or simply love heartwarming and inspiring stories, this episode is packed with valuable insights and vibrant energy.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Navigating Career Transitions: Lisa's journey from journalism to HR and eventually coaching highlights the importance of adaptability and leveraging diverse experiences to find fulfilling career paths.
Embracing Change with Positivity and Resilience: Lisa emphasized the significance of a growth mindset and adaptability when facing career or life changes, whether self-initiated or unexpected. She advocates for processing emotions while avoiding getting stuck in negativity.
Core Coaching Values: Lisa's coaching philosophy centers on positivity, diverse perspectives, and open communication. She believes that effective leadership starts with understanding and embracing individual differences.
Balancing Motherhood and Professional Growth: As a mother of three daughters, Lisa draws parallels between motherhood and coaching, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and the importance of clear communication. Her personal experiences enhance her professional approach.
AI's Role in Coaching: Lisa emphasized the growing integration of AI tools in coaching, noting their potential to enhance effectiveness by analyzing interactions and providing feedback based on core competencies. However, she stressed the importance of maintaining the humanistic aspect of coaching and addressing critical concerns about data security, accountability, and the ethical use of AI.?
Creating Impactful Communities: Through initiatives like founding Blue Pinecone Consulting and supporting military spouses and veterans, Lisa showcases her dedication to helping others navigate transitions and become the best versions of themselves.
Listen to the episode: https://www.lanes.ai/podcasts-episode-32
Episode 33. The Great Shift in L&D: What Stays Human and What Gets Powered by AI
Episode 33 features incredible Jamie Dalferes, Director of Enterprise Learning and Development.Tamara and Jamie are diving deep into “The Great Shift in L&D: What Stays Human and What Gets Powered by AI” — a conversation that will get you thinking about the balance between tech and humanity in our field.From AI tools transforming how we create and deliver learning to the skills L&D pros need to stay ahead, Jamie shares fascinating insights on:
Plus, Jamie opens up about her career journey, her team’s approach to global learning, and her personal stories.Tune in for a lively, inspiring conversation packed with actionable takeaways!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Building a Global L&D Strategy: Jamie emphasized the importance of creating inclusive, action-based learning strategies tailored to diverse cultural and professional contexts, ensuring relevance and accessibility for a global workforce.
Role of AI in L&D Transformation: Jamie shared how AI is revolutionizing learning by enabling faster content creation and personalized experiences, while also highlighting the need for human oversight to add contextual and emotional depth.
Reskilling for the Future: As L&D evolves, Jamie advocates for professionals to develop skills like prompt engineering, critical thinking, and data analysis to remain relevant in the AI-driven workplace.
AI as the Catalyst for Democratizing Learning: Jamie emphasized that AI is the biggest disruptor to learning and development since the inception of L&D teams. It forces organizations to truly embrace the democratization of learning. With AI making content creation accessible to everyone, L&D professionals must shift their focus to controlling the learner experience rather than the content itself, ensuring alignment, relevance.
Overcoming Fear of AI: Jamie tackled common fears about AI in L&D, stressing that it should be seen as a tool that complements human expertise rather than replacing it, ensuring learning experiences remain impactful.
The Power of Collaboration: Jamie highlighted the importance of fostering collaborative teams, where innovation thrives through open communication, experimentation, and shared responsibility for driving impactful learning solutions.
Listen to the episode: https://www.lanes.ai/podcasts-episode-33
Episode 34. Strategic Leadership: Crafting Better, More Effective Organizations
In this engaging podcast episode, Tamara Kocharova speaks with Andrea Zimmerman, an Organizational Development & Learning Leader and Researcher (Impacts of Remote Work), to explore her inspiring journey.Andrea shared her passion for making organizations more effective by aligning personal and professional values. They talked about how coaching can be a powerful tool for fostering diversity and inclusion, discussed the evolving challenges of hybrid and remote work environments. Andrea offered brilliant insights on balancing flexibility and stability, understanding employee needs, and shaping organizational culture in today’s dynamic workplace.Beyond the professional, they explored how cultural experiences shape personal growth and discussed the valuable lessons Andrea has learned from both successes and challenges in her career.This episode is packed with thoughtful insights and actionable ideas for leaders, learners, and anyone passionate about creating a better and more effective workplace!
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
Aligning Mission with Work: Andrea shared how her personal mission to make organizations and people happier, better, and more effective aligns with her professional role, emphasizing the importance of values-driven work.
Strategic Learning Initiatives: She highlighted her recent success in implementing a new learning management system at Treehouse Foods, allowing for a focus on developing skills and capabilities while reducing administrative burdens.
The Role of Coaching in DEI: Andrea discussed the evolving perception of coaching as a tool to drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals, advocating for equitable access to coaching and its integration into employee development programs.
Research on Work Arrangements: Her PhD research focuses on how work arrangements, especially post-pandemic shifts to remote and hybrid models, impact organizational culture. She debunked the myth that one-size-fits-all approaches can address cultural challenges in remote work.
Leadership in Hybrid Environments: Andrea emphasized the need for leaders to balance flexibility and stability, suggesting that intentional communication, trust-building, and adaptability are critical for maintaining effective organizational cultures in remote or hybrid settings.
Cultural Insights Through Travel: A passionate traveler, Andrea shared her fascination with collectivist cultures and their contrast to individualistic approaches, drawing parallels to how these cultural values influence workplace dynamics and remote work adoption.
Listen to the episode: https://www.lanes.ai/podcasts-episode-34
Episode 35. L&D Christmas Special: 2024 Highlights & Exciting Trends for 2025
In this special year-end episode of LOVE.PEOPLE.TECHNOLOGY.LEARNING., Tamara Kocharova reflects on 2024's biggest breakthroughs in learning and development and looks ahead to 2025. In this quick insightful episode, she dives into:
It’s the perfect way to take stock of this year’s achievements and get inspired for what’s ahead.Tune in — this episode is one you won’t want to miss!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
AI Innovations Redefine L&D: The rise of multimodal AI models and video generation technologies is revolutionizing how learning experiences are delivered, making them richer, more interactive, and highly personalized.
Skills Agility is a Must-have: With the fast-changing job landscape driven by AI, organizations must prioritize reskilling and upskilling employees to align with evolving business needs and create adaptive workforces.
The Power of Personalized Learning: AI-powered tools like Lanes AI Role-Playing offer hyper-personalized, on-demand training that meets individual learning needs while boosting engagement and performance.
Hybrid Learning Models Gain Momentum: Blending online, in-person, and on-the-job training is becoming essential to create flexible and effective learning experiences tailored to modern workforce demands.
Human Skills Are Key in the Age of Automation: Emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership remain vital competencies, reinforcing the importance of developing interpersonal skills alongside technical abilities.
Social Learning Drives Connection and Growth: Peer-to-peer learning and collaborative workshops foster knowledge sharing, strengthen teams, and deepen employee engagement with company goals.
Data-Driven Insights Elevate Learning Impact: Advanced learning analytics enable organizations to measure training ROI, identify skill gaps, and refine strategies to achieve greater effectiveness and alignment with business goals.
Listen to the episode: https://www.lanes.ai/podcasts-episode-35
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