Learning Leader Spotlight Podcast

TraningPros is proud to sponsor the podcast, “Learning Leader Spotlight”. Each week the host interviews a Learning Leader about best practices and what the future holds. If you work in L&D or want to enter corporate L&D, this show will provide insights into what is happening in real companies today. Subscribe today and listen each week for a new episode!

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05/27/2025

Learning Leader Spotlight Podcast

Turning High Potentials Into Rockstar Leaders with Rachel Bolton of Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Supporting People Leaders With Customized Coaching and Development Tools with Mat Winer of Rheem Manufacturing

Driving Behavior Change With Microlearning and Mobile Content with Chantelle Nash of BAE Systems, Inc.

Championing Cross-Functional Learning To Strengthen Business Impact with Adolph Escobedo of Vizient, Inc

Helping L&D Teams Balance Human Insight With AI Acceleration with Kimber Hanrahan of GoDaddy

Customizing L&D Programs for Career Flexibility with Aria Elsezy-Young of Morgan Properties

Transforming L&D From a Support Function to a Strategic Partner with Brian Hughes of Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

Cultivating Next-Generation Learning Platforms with Eunice Njeru of Morgan Stanley

Shaping the Future of Skills-Based Workforces with Carrie Berg of Teladoc Health

Preparing for the Next Wave of Digital Natives in L&D with Dr. Haley Harbaugh of Bloom Healthcare

Creating Unstoppable Customer Engagement With Smart Learning Solutions with Terri Maske of Vyne Dental®

A Bold New Era of Talent Strategy and Workplace Learning with Lawrence Price of Brink's

Reshaping L&D Through AI and Social Learning with Topher Olson of RealPage, Inc.

Driving L&D Innovation Through Fun and Creativity with Molly Fields of TCC

The Secrets to Brand Loyalty Through Storytelling with Jennifer Budveit of PVH Corp

Pausing and Reflecting: Soft Skills in Leadership Growth with Cherie Aplin of Edwards Lifesciences

Applying Leadership Development for a Rapidly Changing Workplace with Kristi Owens of Southwest Airlines

Transforming Corporate Training With Gamification with Brian Harkins of Topgolf

Leadership and Mentorship in Modern L&D with John Torres of Bank of America

Creating Impactful Training Programs for a Diverse Workforce with Paul Holba of AAF International

The Expanding L&D Ecosystem Through EdTech, AI and Social Learning with Chris Johnson of Toyota North America

Future-Proofing Leadership: AI, Team Dynamics and Agility with Rama Iyer of Spectrum

Leadership Skills and L&D Trends for Global Teams with Stephanie Fritz of S&P Global

Building a People-Centered Learning Culture with Theda Riggins-Crawford of Manhattan Associates

Balancing Technology and Human Connection in Learning with Crystal Richards of TIAA

Agility and AI in L&D with Jessica Sieminski of Nationwide

Leading Learning Creation for Over 75,000 Employees with Theresa Zeller of Merck

Training the New Generation in Social Skills and Integrating AI with Steve Bullington of Salesforce

Skills Over Roles: A New Approach with Rico Maranto of WM

Microlearning, Peer Collaboration and Leveraging the Strengths of the TikTok Generation with Nicole Sandoval of European Wax Center

Reskilling the Workforce and L&D’s Seat at the Strategic Table with Tomislav Vujec, Director of Learning at Red Hat

Radical Candor, Leadership, AI, Curiosity and the Future of L&D with Tim Kinsey of Cox Communications

Transformative and Influential L&D Strategies for the AI Age with Nicolle Billmyre of CROSSMARK

Creating Business-Aligned Learning Solutions with Dr. Jaimie Krause of Indeed

The New Standards of Success for L&D with Lisa Christensen of McKinsey & Company ​

The Role of Psychological Safety and Mentorship in Leadership with Renny Bloch of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Navigating Rapid Change in HR with Roger Petho of Kyndryl

Embracing Ambiguity and Leading Innovation in L&D with Danielle Willinger of GALLO

Transforming L&D With Technology and Data Insights with Kevin Farrell of Liberty Mutual Insurance

Balancing Business and Employee Needs in Talent Development with Christopher McCormick of Gilead Sciences

Transform-ational Impact of AI on L&D with Suneeta Mishra of Equifax

Enhancing Employee Growth and Leadership with Tammy Vetter of MedStar Health

Leadership and Learning Trends with Jennifer Padilla-Lewis of Infor

Podcast Summary

Charting New Learning Paths with Brandy Ford of FM Global

Navigating the Rapid Changes in L&D with Maryna Melnik of DataArt

The Evolution of Corporate Learning with Clarissa Mitchell of Edmentum

Training Across Cultures with Tally Butler of Mars Veterinary Health

Podcast Summary

Bridging Gaps in Corporate Training with John Jordan of Sendero

Bridging Technology and Effective Training with Dan Collier of Suffolk Construction

Tailoring Content Delivery for Modern Learners with Michael Lux of Procore Technologies

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The New Standards of Success for L&D with Lisa Christensen of McKinsey & Company