The Women Talking About Learning Podcast is, well, women talking about learning and development. Underrepresented in senior roles in the learning function, this podcast amplifies women’s voices talking about all things learning and development related. You can find more on our website www.womentalkingaboutlearning.com.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
Tuesday Jun 25, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
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Episode Links:
Gender Bias in Translation Using Google Translate: Problems and Solution
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
Co-Creation – Shifting towards More Inclusive Learning
A Rise In Biased Job Language Is Not Helping Tech's Lack Of Diversity
Why are there different types of sign language?
The power of language and its role in inclusion
What is equality, diversity, and inclusivity?
This week’s guests are Sandra Camacho. Sandra is a Franco-Colombian-American inclusive and equitable design strategist, educator, and advisor working under the alias Sandra By Design. She’s also the founder of the Inclusive Design Jam, a community of practice, and Design Changemakers, an online education platform on designing for social change. She started her career at Google, where she spent 8 years in product, digital marketing, and learning & development in the U.S. and Europe. Today, she helps teams around the world build thriving work cultures and socially impactful solutions.
LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/sandracamacho
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandra.bydesign
Sharon Ehrlich is Bronx-raised native New Yorker. After spending nearly 2 decades in executive and leadership roles for global technology companies she founded Living While Leading, a premier executive coaching service which focuses on supporting women IT executives in their quest to gain more control over their careers and pursue the life they need on their own terms. Sharon also hosts the Living While Leading Podcast, which focuses on leadership and female empowerment.
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonehrlich1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwhileleading/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557652484016
Podcast: https://livingwhileleading.com/podcast/
Emily Decker is part of the team at Comtec Translations, where she first discovered the world of learning through working as a translation project manager for eLearning agency clients. Now Head of Client Partnerships, she is passionate about helping companies take their learning global – from localising learning content of all kinds to making sure it is culturally and regionally sensitive for learners around the world.
Web: www.comtectranslations.co.uk
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-decker-13365b83/
Leslie Short brings four decades of experience with The Cavu Group, advising companies on expanding their culture through diversity, inclusion, and open dialogue. Starting as a professional ballet dancer at 12, Leslie built a diverse career in Europe and Asia, including founding Japan's top-rated entertainment business in 1994. She then led production, marketing, and PR for media and fashion companies. A chaplain, activist, mental health aide, mediator, and coach, Leslie blends her skills to foster inclusive, equitable cultures. She serves on several boards, advocates for women's rights and humanitarian issues, and authored Expand Beyond Your Current Culture: Diversity & Inclusion for CEOs and Leadership.
Leslie’s Podcast: Visibility Ultd
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
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Episode Links:
Preparing to attend an unconference!
How do you create and share conference materials?
It's Time To Talk About The Invisible Labor Falling On Women's Shoulders
New Study: Almost Two-Thirds of Professional Event Speakers Are Male
Gender Balance in Conferences: Challenging? Yes, but doable too
Closing the tech conference gender gap
Part time working after the pandemic
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men
When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist
Why Experience Designers are the New Event Planners
How To Plan An Event: The 8 Stages Of Event Planning
The Event Planning Checklist Used By Top Event Planners
The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
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This week’s guests are Laura Watkin. Laura’s passion and expertise is the science of learning and people development and she's passionate about evidence-informed learning and the application of cognitive science and deliberate practice.
Laura is Principal Pedagogy Lead for the UK charity, Frontline, responsible for the quality of teaching and learning for a masters level qualifying programme. Along-side this is the co-creator of the #ASRI model for learning design and delivery working as part of Be More Learning and Development Limited.
Having a PGCE and CIPD qualifications Laura brings experience of education, L&D and HR from working in a range of organisations, including privately owned global logistics, public sector enterprise, schools and graduate training organisations.
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Dolores Gaut, a self-proclaimed "resident nerd," has a diverse career history, including roles as a figure skating coach, facility manager, customer service trainer, event manager, graphic designer, and marketing specialist. Her varied hobbies include reading, working out, cooking, nail art, painting, skiing, organising, and advocacy. She is a loving “Tía” to her nieces and nephews.
Currently a Senior Training Specialist for Cognizant, Dolores volunteers as a co-organizer for the GLDC, an L&D networking group. She holds an MBA, a BBA in Marketing, and a BA in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-gaut-mba/ (just let her know why you’re connecting!)
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
The complexities of allyship: Tackling the inner struggle
Allies, Amplification and Assertiveness: How to Earn and Keep Your Seat at the Table
The Devastating Decline In Girls’ Mental Health: 7 Ways You Can Help
How To Be An Ally: Stop Fixing People And Start Supporting Them
A Simple Way to Be More Assertive (Without Being Pushy)
The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership (Infographic) | Catalyst
Assertive Communication: How to Do It (And Why It Matters)
Assertive vs. Aggressive: What’s the Difference?
Know the difference between assertiveness, passivity and aggression
How to Perform Assertiveness Skills Training: 6 Exercises
Assertiveness Asking for What You Want Firmly and Fairly
Girls’ schools ‘teach youngsters how to be assertive women at work’
Power through: A new concept in the empowerment discourse
Empowering Young Women and Why It Matters
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Your Voice
Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Women’s Career Progressions from a Managerial Perspective
From Bossy to Bold: Why ALL Women Should Strive To Be Assertive
Strong Like Amanda: Teaching Girls the Power of Assertiveness
Linda Macelova is a seasoned professional in the tech industry and founder of LM Consulting. She provides various services, from coaching to public speaking about career development for women in STEM. As a Career Coach, she helps women feel fulfilled, find their voice, and get the reward they deserve.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamacelova/
Website: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in STEM to Rise (lindamacelova.com)
Aynsley Szczesniak is the Founder and Executive Director of Speak Out Sisterhood, a global network elevating youth to eradicate barriers to equality for women in STEM. As a first year Honors Carolina scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she is also the North Carolina State Lead of Million Women Mentors, the Student STEM Programs Chair of the Association for Women in Science - NC, and a research assistant for the UNC School of Medicine PREPARE project. She’s an aspiring physician in women’s health and a proactive STEMinist dedicated to empowering young women to be agents of change.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aynsleyszczesniak/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aynsley-szczesniak/
Speak Out Sisterhood: https://www.speakoutsisterhood.org/
Speak Out Sisterhood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-out-sisterhood
Speak Out Sisterhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speak_out_sisterhood/
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is the CEO and Founder of The Business Storytelling Centre, a leadership development firm training and coaching leaders to communicate through stories. A professional storyteller, who worked as a journalist and documentary maker for a decade, she supports international organisations as a business storytelling coach. Beatrice applies storytelling to engage, retain and develop internal audiences so that employees advance in their careers, are more productive, and lead with clarity of communication.
Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Why do people believe women aren’t funny?
Why metaphor matters in education
Four reasons to avoid 'learning styles' – and one alternative
8 Types of Learning Styles: How Do Students Learn Best?
New study shows the power of learning in short bursts
Exercise not only helps with mental health - it makes us more creative too, say scientists
The impact of fun and enjoyment on adult’s learning
Negative educational experiences cause lasting damage to wellbeing
The Role of Surprise in Learning
The Profession Map / Core behaviours / Passion for learning
This week’s guests are Lena Nasiakou. Lena believes that “Moving is our brain’s favourite way of learning”. She is a Learning Consultant, an EMCC accredited Coach and holds a Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning & BSc in Educational Studies. In 2017 she founded Lena’s Moves - a trusted L&D Partner for organisations like Netflix, H&M, and Johnson & Johnson. Lena’s Moves provides non-boring learning solutions that engage leaders, drive sustainable behavioural change, and close performance gaps.
Links:
Website: lenasmoves.com
Linkedin: Lena Nasiakou
Non-boring Learning Newsletter: https://bit.ly/37D2Vew
Vanessa Sotano is a dedicated professional deeply passionate about fostering lifelong learning and personal growth. Armed with a degree in Sociology and extensive training in Adult Education, Vanessa has honed her skills to support individuals on their journey to fulfilment. With a focus on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Vanessa guides her clients with empathy and understanding. Her certification as an NLP Practitioner underscores her commitment to understanding human behaviour and communication dynamics. As a certified DISC Profile Analyst, Vanessa offers valuable insights into behaviour and communication styles, helping individuals navigate interpersonal dynamics effectively. Vanessa's dedication to continuous improvement is evident in her diverse training, including methodologies such as Search Inside Yourself, Liberating Structures, Andragogy, and E-Trainer. These tools enrich her ability to design and deliver impactful learning experiences tailored to each client's needs. In her role as a freelancer, Vanessa serves as a Soft Skills Trainer, Facilitator, Coach, and Learning & Development Consultant, leveraging her versatile skill set to empower individuals and teams. She also contributes to the L&D community as she was the catalyst at the L&D Shakers Lisbon Hub, until the end of 2023, collaborating with peers to drive innovation in the field. Additionally, Vanessa co-hosts L&D Talks, facilitating meaningful conversations and fostering knowledge-sharing within the industry. Grounded with a genuine desire to help others succeed, Vanessa's career is guided by her core values of integrity, authenticity, and compassion.
Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessasotano/
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LjOakzgoPe0r4QoPX2yiy?si=18aae931f5574765
Community:https://join.slack.com/t/landd-colearning/shared_invite/zt-260ogu0kh-PhOtuaYe0KocEzrkF8Yyzg
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
This week’s guests are Alice Thompson. Alice is a senior learning professional, passionate about designing training for performance, data driven decision making, measuring impact and creating a continuous learning culture. This has helped her to design and deliver impactful development solutions such as leadership programmes, onboarding, H&S/compliance, D&I initiatives as well as core skills.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-thompson-849154b8
As a learning fanatic Gaelle Watson is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to acquire around personal and professional commitments , the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers wherever they are in the world.
Having founded SyncSkills Ltd - Europe’s number one boutique digital learning agency - her and her team do this by helping trainers and training providers plan, design and deliver engaging, impactful, and inclusive professional learning experiences.
Harnessing the power of technology, and the principles of design excellence, she supports businesses pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hybrid, blended and virtual spaces to deliver impact for their teams and clients.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaellewatson/
Sharon Claffey Kaliouby is the co-founder of #WomenInLearning, an initiative to actively promote women in learning and leadership. She supports an awareness of gender equity and an environment committed to a more inclusive future. Sharon is currently chief talent officer for Realtime Recruitment. Previously she was VP strategic alliances for Learning Pool, head of global learning & development for State Street Global Advisors, and Thomson Reuters head of sales academy learning partners. Accolades include the 2019 Top 50 Leaders in L&D–Americas; Corinium CLO Forum, The Learning & Performance Institute Learning Awards – 2018 Learning Professional of the Year & Finalist Team of the Year; 2017 Bronze Onboarding Program of the Year; and 2015 Finalist Learning Technology of the Year.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkaliouby18
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Fact check: Post detailing 9 things women couldn't do before 1971 is mostly right
History Of Women And Credit Cards: 1970s To Present
What Famous Women in History Were Achieving When You Were Born
Soft-misogyny and it’s Impact on the Workplace
Women in L&D - still not at the top
Learning Analytics for Enterprise Learning & Development
2023 L&D Trends: Learning Analytics
Evaluating ROI on Your Company’s Learning and Development Initiatives
L&D’s time to shine: How to influence the c-suite and deliver business value
The Future of Learning: the transformation imperative
More Training Won’t Solve Your Company’s Problems
2022 Workplace Learning Report
The Value of Learning in the Workplace
Leadership Challenges for Women at Work
Cathy Hoy is a seasoned learning leader with over two decades of experience in Learning and Organisational Development. She now runs CLO100, the home of the Learning Leaders Programme, a programme dedicated to the development of L&D leaders, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to create high-performing learning organisations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhoy/
Hatice Demircan is a learning and development Professional. She has cultivated expertise in various HR areas with 18 years of comprehensive HR experience across diverse sectors including logistics, energy, and manufacturing in both local and global companies. She is an accredited professional coach with PCC credentials. She prioritises individual development and actively contributes to social responsibility initiatives by volunteering as a coach and mentor, especially for young people. After moving to the UK in 2021, she founded her own HR consultancy and coaching business (Master HR Consultancy and Coaching), specialising in individual coaching sessions, soft skills training, and consultancy on learning and development program design and implementation.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Sacked for 'being boring' | £426k payout for worker who refused to take part in team events
Forced Fun Sucks : So Why Do Organizations Keep Doing It?
What are the elements that make up trust in relationships
‘Women talk too much’ simply isn’t true, data show
Men in Black: All the Aliens You Need to Know
Why women view trust differently
Gender differences in trust dynamics: Women trust more than men following a trust violation
Trust and gender: An examination of behavior and beliefs in the Investment Game
Just Like Me — Center for Compassionate Leadership
"Just Like Me" Compassion Practice
The Best Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Be Vulnerable
The power of vulnerability in leadership
Dare to Lead | Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day.
Vulnerability and Trust: An Introduction
The Best-Guess Phenomenon and Degree of Belief
Hate when a stranger sits next to you on a bus? You’re not alone
After a year of Zoom meetings, we’ll need to rebuild trust through eye contact
9 Tips for Building Trust in the Workplace
What COVID-19 Teaches Us About the Importance of Trust at Work
This week’s guests are Leslie Rohonczy. Leslie is a distinguished Integral Master Coach™ specialising in executive coaching, leadership development, and high-performance teams. With a rich background in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Corporate Coaching, she has evolved into a seasoned expert dedicated to guiding senior and c-suite leaders towards transformative growth. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Leslie is a multifaceted creative. As a songwriter, recording artist, and vocal & performance coach, she has produced eight original albums of coaching-inspired music and lyrics. Delve into her creative expressions in her first book, 'COACHING LIFE: Navigating Life’s Most Common Coaching Topics' (2023). Leslie is also the founder of 'SONG STORIES: The Music Coaching Program', a unique and transformative journey that intertwines coaching and music, offering clients profound insights and self-discovery. Residing in Ottawa, Canada, Leslie and her husband foster dogs for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind program. Discover more about Leslie and her impactful work at www.leslierohonczy.com.
WEBSITE: www.leslierohonczy.com
BOOK: “COACHING LIFE: Navigating Life’s Most Common Coaching Topics”:
- PAPERBACK (U.S.): https://a.co/d/531lHlk
- PAPERBACK (CANADA): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BXN7F5TZ
- AUDIOBOOK (AMAZON/AUDIBLE): https://a.co/d/iZwOa1B
MUSIC COACHING PROGRAM:
Self-Development & Personal Growth through Music: http://www.leslierohonczy.com/musiccoaching
SOCIAL MEDIA:
- LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-rohonczy-24577215a
- FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/leslie.rohonczy/
- INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/coachinglife_leslierohonczy/
- YOUTUBE: @leslierohonczy7844 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNitrQEEpZ6jgl0yJVHKcbg
- MUSIC COACHING PROGRAM: https://youtu.be/pZZc0zc1cJY
- SONG STORIES PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLybXzq0EljRF2tJNR2v7IAmTqxFOUUq1D
Janet Webb is an independent learning & development consultant, developing management and personal effectiveness skills, in the secular and in the spiritual arena. Her thing is to help people understand their own brains and emotions, so they can do the scary stuff, such as managing people or giving presentations. She tries to help people find poise - that characteristic of being balanced, secure, sure-footed. It comes from having confidence in self, mastery of skill and inner strength. Janet can be a bit kooky at times – and she likes it that way.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetwebblandod/
Website - https://janetwebbconsulting.co.uk
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Ethnocentrism and generative AI
New models instantly deployed to your devices
Lately Social AI Content and Social Media Programs Software
Top 6 AI tools for audio and video
AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles
How to Detect AI-written Content and Plagiarism
The calculator in maths curriculum: research and UK policy
The History Of Chatbots – From ELIZA to ALEXA
In The Age Of AI, Critical Thinking Is More Needed Than Ever
Workers Who Use Artificial Intelligence Are More Likely To Fear That AI May Replace Them
Regulatory framework proposal on Artificial Intelligence
Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds
This week’s guests are:
Margie Meacham (The Brain Lady) – While many others are starting to talk about AI in training and education, Margie has been pioneering practical applications, evangelising best practices, and building award-winning bots for her clients.
In 2015, Margie Meacham became one of the first instructional design experts to apply neuroscience to instructional design. She built the top-selling virtual certificate program, Brain-Based Learning, for the Association of Talent Development (ATD), and followed that up by serving as the lead Subject Matter Expert for the new Adult Learning Certificate. She also contributed to the latest version of ATD’s Talent Development Body of Knowledge (TDBoK™). 2017, she began designing AI-based platforms for learning, including a fully automated learning coach for the United Nations. Her suite of targeted-use chatbots, BrainyBots™, won the Tech & Learning Excellence award for educational technology in 2021.
Margie’s blog has been recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top blogs on neuroscience and AI. She also writes for ATD’s Science of Learning Blog and TD magazine, eLearning Learning, Enterprise Viewpoint, and more. She is recognized as a member of the 100 Most Talent Learning Professionals and won the Brandon Hall Award for custom content.
She is the author of AI in Talent Development: Capitalise on the AI Revolution to Transform the Way You Work, Learn, and Live and Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/
Lisa Thee. Lisa is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Lisa’s passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including the “2023 International Impact Book Award” and for her ground-breaking book, “Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year – Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Lisa is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Lisa's passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including the "2023 International Impact Book Award" for her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year - Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organisations, including Microsoft and UCSF's Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation.
Lisa's TEDx talk, "Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI," exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organisations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathee
Jayne Mather is a specialist in software implementation projects with a passion for helping organisations thrive in the digital age. With decades of experience leading training and change management initiatives, she has empowered numerous organisations to integrate new systems into their digital transformation strategies.
As a seasoned SAP project professional with CIPD and MBA qualifications, a certified agile project manager, as well as a certified architect and developer for intelligent automation technology, Jayne is well-equipped to educate organisations and customers on effectively implementing technology to deliver transformational value.
Jayne is the author of the book 'Super User Networks for Software Projects: Best Practices in Training and Change Management,' published by the prestigious British Computer Society, and is currently working on her second book.
Jayne is a specialist in software implementation with a passion for helping organisations thrive in the digital age. With decades of experience leading training and change management initiatives, she has empowered numerous organisations to integrate new and emerging technology into their digital transformation strategies.
Jayne is a seasoned SAP project professional with CIPD and MBA qualifications, a certified agile project manager, as well as a certified architect and developer for intelligent automation systems including RPA, AI, and ML,
Jayne is the author of the book 'Super User Networks for Software Projects: Best Practices in Training and Change Management,' published by the prestigious British Computer Society, and is currently working on her second book.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayne-mather
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Learn new skills with online courses
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Gender and capacity building: A multi-layered study of empowerment
Guiding Principles for Capacity Building of Women and Girls:
Towards Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Growth and Peace
University Cambridge student says his success is due to a pupil referral unit
Disruptive behaviour leaves excluded pupils’ units in England ‘full to bursting’
What is a career path? Definition & examples for paving yours
Student loans and grants in the United Kingdom
The cost of university is soaring – here's where to get a degree for a fraction of the price
Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England
This week’s guests are Natasha Gorman. Natasha is a HR professional with over a decade of experience in public-sector learning and development, facilitation, and coaching, intertwined with equity, diversity and inclusion.
She is best known for her ground-breaking social mobility projects, working in collaboration with the UK government and national Pupil Referral Units. Natasha has dedicated her professional and voluntary work to widening learning access, elevating, and empowering, those most in need.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-gorman/
Angela Thurman holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Telecommunications Management,and is a certified Project Management Professional TM. She recently served for more than ten(10) years as a Subcontracts Program Manager at Collins Aerospace, managing complex third-party products for their large OEM customers such as Boeing and Airbus. While at Collins she was recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Supplier Management.
Since leaving Collins in late 2020, Angela has launched Thurman Co., LLC, a technical project management consulting firm in Houston, TX. Thurman Co. provides its clients with customised project management solutions. She is also a Board Member for the Texas Chapter of Women in Manufacturing.
Website: https://thurmanco.com
Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelathurman/
Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79782654/admin/feed/posts/
Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThurmanCoLLC
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThurmanCoLLC
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
Tuesday Feb 20, 2024
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi.
Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links:
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
The Hero’s Journey Narrative Structure
Creativity and being a generalist
https://andyeklund.com/the-two-most-important-questions-for-brainstorms/
Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide
Gender and perceived creativity
The anxiety that limits your creative genius
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Richard Herring's Would You Rather?
23 Mind-Bending Questions to Ask Kids to Encourage Creative Thinking
The Most Creative Types Are Introverts. And Extroverts.
Who’s More Creative: Introverts or Extroverts?
How to Be a More Creative Problem-Solver at Work: 8 Tips
©AATH | Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor
How To Increase Creativity in the Workplace (With Tips)
This week’s guests are Beth Slazak. She holds a BA from the University of Buffalo in History and Dance, a Certification in Education from Buffalo State University, a Masters of Science in Creative Studies from Buffalo State University, an MBA from D’Youville University, and she has completed a three-year Certified Humor Professional program. She has spent time at every level of the education world, from elementary schools to colleges, instructing minds in the tools and techniques of innovation, problem solving and deliberate creativity. Beth has led many Creative Problem Solving workshops, providing professional development skills to people in Canada, Mexico, Italy, and the US.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-slazak-mba-ms-chp-she-her-0863bb34/
https://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/
Fran Harrison lives in Wiltshire, UK, and is Learning Technologies Strategist for the QA Group of Companies.
A qualified teacher with a career spanning teaching, strategic and advisory work from early years up to postgraduate level and now private sector, as well as various charity roles, Fran specialises in digital learning strategy, inclusion by design in learning, Generative AI, and educational technology implementation.A creative problem-solver and a keen advocate for use of narrative structure in learning, Fran recently co-presented a creative workshop on Universal Design for Learning at the Association for Learning Technologies Annual Conference.
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-harrison-uk/
fran.harrison@qa.com / feh2901-edtech@yahoo.com
Lindsey Dinneen has 10+ years of leadership experience in multiple areas of marketing and business across medtech, education, performing arts, fitness, start-ups, B2B services, hospitality, and event management. As a professional ballerina, Lindsey founded and successfully ran a nonprofit professional dance company and a brick-and-mortar dance studio. She has been featured for her expertise and experience more than 30 times in publications including Authority Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and Thrive Global. She champions wellness through her online dance, stretching, and mindfulness courses, and serves as a consultant and fractional leader. Lindsey holds an MS in Management & Leadership and an MBA.
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