Beltway Broadcast

Management Development Training with Erica Nelson

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Erica Nelson. Erica is a Business Leader Faculty member at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, where she has been teaching in the Center for Leadership Division since 1997. She is a certified trainer for the Association for Talent Development for courses in Consulting Skills, Coaching, Change Management, Human Performance Improvement, and Master Performance Consulting, as well as the author of ATD's Workshop Series, Management Development Training. In this episode, Erica discusses the tools and strategies necessary for delivering powerful professional development training for frontline managers.

If you’d like to learn more about Erica, checkout her LinkedIn profile.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Learning Experience Design: Designing for Users and Impact with Cara North

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Cara North. Cara is a learning and development leader, speaker, consultant, and researcher. She is the author of Ace Your Instructional Design Job Interview and the upcoming book Learning Experience Design: Designing for Users and Impact. In this episode, Cara explains what learning experience design is, discusses how to determine if learning experience design is the right fit for you and your organization, and shares how to design learning experiences that are user centric and have impact for organizations.

If you’d like to learn more about Cara, visit her website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars with Kassy LaBorie

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Kassy LaBorie. Kassy is the principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting. She is a speaker, instructional designer, and classroom facilitator. Kassy is the author of Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars and the co-author of the second edition of Interact and Engage! 75+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars. In this episode, Kassy shares how to design session materials, discusses how to prepare attendees to participate before and during the session, and advises how to build successful virtual working relationships with presenters.

If you’d like to learn more about Kassy, visit her website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Learning That CLICS with Janet Ahn and Jon Thompson

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Janet Ahn and Jon Thompson. Janet is the Chief Behavioral Science Officer at Mind Gym, an expert academic researcher, professor, consultant, and speaker. Jon is the Director of Learning Experience & Innovation at The Coca-Cola Company with 25 years of industry experience working for small start-ups all the way through global corporations. Janet Ahn, Jon Thompson, and Mary Slaughter co-authored the book Learning That CLICS: Using Behavioral Science for Effective Learning Design. In this episode, Janet and Jon discuss the importance of applying behavioral science to the art of learning design and share a framework that deepens analysis and increases the likelihood that learning will occur.

If you’d like to learn more about Janet, checkout her LinkedIn profile. To learn more about Jon, checkout his LinkedIn profile.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Measurement Demystified with Peggy Parskey

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Peggy Parskey. Peggy owns her own consulting firm, Parskey Consulting, focused on organizational improvement initiatives in the Learning & Development and Human Resources functions. She is the co-author of Measurement Demystified, Measurement Demystified Field Guide, and Learning Analytics, 2nd Edition. In this episode, Peggy discusses a simplified framework that talent development practitioners can use for measurement, analytics, and reporting.

If you’d like to learn more about Peggy, checkout her LinkedIn profile.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Developing Engaging eLearning with Connie Malamed

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Connie Malamed. Connie is a learning experience design consultant, mentor, and international speaker. She is the host of the eLearning Coach podcast and the author of Visual Design Solutions: Principles and Creative Inspiration for Learning Professionals and Visual Language for Designers: Principles for Creating Graphics that People Understand. In this episode, Connie explains what it means to create engaging eLearning, describes components of successful eLearning, and shares tips and best practices for practitioners who are new to eLearning.

If you’d like to learn more about Connie, visit her website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Writing as a Thought Leadership Strategy with Cathy Fyock

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Cathy Fyock. Cathy is the Business Book Strategist and Speaker. She is the author of 10 books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Authority, and On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draft in Six Weeks. In this episode, Cathy discusses the fundamentals of effective business writing and shares practical tips to develop writing muscles that will help grow their businesses and careers.

If you’d like to learn more about Cathy, visit her website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Relationships with SMEs with Luke Hobson

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Luke Hobson. Luke is the Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT, an Online Instructor for SNHU, and the Founder of Instructional Design Institute. He is also the author of the What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer. In this episode, Luke discusses how to get the most out of your collaboration with SMEs.

If you’d like to learn more about Luke, visit his website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Forward-Focused Learning with Tamar Elkeles

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Tamar Elkeles. Tamar is an experienced Chief Human Resources Officer, Chief Learning & Talent Officer, and thought leader in the Human Capital, Talent, Enterprise Education, and Education Technology field. She is the author of four books: The Chief Learning Officer, Measuring the Success of Learning Through Technology, The Chief Talent Officer, and Forward Focused Learning: Inside Award Winning Organizations. In this episode, Tamar shares best practices from organizations that are proactive about looking for ways to grow, build, and learn, and discusses how companies could use learning to develop their employees and their businesses.

If you’d like to learn more about Tamar, checkout her LinkedIn profile.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges

Surviving the Horrors of Online Meetings with Brian Tarallo

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Brian Tarallo. Brian is the managing director of Lizard Brain. He is a certified professional facilitator who specializes in visual methods and virtual meetings. Brian is also the author of the #1 Amazon bestseller, Surviving the Horror of Online Meetings. In this episode, Brian discusses the new etiquette of online meetings and shares simple techniques to make your meetings  engaging, effective, and fun.

If you’d like to learn more about Brian, visit his website.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, hosts, or sponsors.

For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org. 

Episode Credits:

Series Announcer: Julie Waters

Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, Laëtitia Gnago, and Halyna Hodges