Capability Edge
By Candice Mitchell
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What it really takes to build a career and life you're proud of, told by the people who've actually done it.
The Capability Edge is real career stories from leaders across every industry. The pivots nobody posts about. The failures that turned out to be the whole point. The fetal position moments that are way more common than anyone admits. And the decisions that actually built the career they have now — not the cleaned-up version, the real one.
Hosted by Candice Mitchell, founder and CEO of Talent Collective, USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear, and a practitioner with nearly 20 years inside People functions. Solo episodes cover talent strategy, people capability, and meeting this moment, because AI is rewriting the rules and the organizations that bring their people along are the ones that will still be standing.
This is not a highlight reel. This is the hallway conversation, out loud, on purpose.
New episodes every Friday.
Previously published as Development Nerds.
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The hard truth about building a career you love
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May 21, 2026 |
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You don’t hate work. You hate how it feels
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May 11, 2026 |
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The fetal position moment every Entrepreneur knows (And nobody talks about) | Ryan Austin
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Why your manager impacts your life more than you think
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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From corporate leader to extraordinary entrepreneur
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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Why career growth isn’t about playing it safe
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Why education fails people (and what actually shapes careers)
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Why storytelling matters more than content in learning
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Why betting on yourself changes everything
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Leadership isn’t about control — It’s about curiosity
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Why loving your work matters more than discipline
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Why sustainable success isn’t about being “On” all the time
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Nobody knows what they’re doing (and that’s normal)
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Why change fails when you don’t train people first
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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No One Is Coming to Give You Permission
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Jan 23, 2026 |
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You Don’t Have a Work Brain and a Life Brain — And That’s the Problem
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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You’re Not Broken — You’re Just Being Too Hard on Yourself
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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Top 10 Funniest Development Nerds Moments
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Top 12 Most Impactful Moments of the Year | Development Nerds Compilation
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Relatable Moments We Heard This Season — All in One Place (with 2 bonuses)
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The Top 10 Learning Moments We Heard This Season — All in One Place (with 1 bonus)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Fearless Finances: Lorie Jones on Mentorship, Money Confidence & Building a Multi-Million Practice
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Allister Frost on Becoming Future-Ready: How to Stay Relevant When Everything Is Changing
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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David James: From Teenage Guitar Dreams to Disney, 360Learning, and a Better Way to Do L&D
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Susanne Biro — Having Your Own Back, Deep Fear, and the Real Life of Leadership & Entrepreneurship
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Dr. Jessica Schloemp: What They Don't Tell You About Choosing Your Leadership Path
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Lauren Evans: From Corporate Cubicles to Tech Streamlining Queen — a story of building what truly matters
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Kevin M. Yates: From Stock Boy to Global L&D Detective — a story of purpose, community, and impact
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Amber Anderson: From Dive Shop Deckhand to Global L&D Leader — a story of brave pivots and self-trust
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Sarah Nicholls: from A&E shifts to burnout coach
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Lisa Long: from GE fast-track to a midlife reboot - a story of building a life you actually like
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Mike Pacchione: From comic books to world stages — a story of finding your voice and teaching others to speak
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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4 jobs AI will replace first (and how to stay safe)
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Andrew Barry: from Auditor to Entrepreneur — a story of mistakes, pivots, and finding freedom
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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AI Is Coming for Jobs — 5 Ways to Make Sure Yours Survives
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Matt Gjertsen: From Air Force cockpits to coaching managers — a story of freedom, fit, and finding your game
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Aug 29, 2025 |
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Brenda: From SIX college jobs to teaching moms how to hack time — A Story of building your village
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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Teaching the Next Generation AI (Without Ruining Their Brains)
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Brianna: From Publishing a Book at 7 to Burning Down a 10-Year Business — a Story of Unshakable Belief
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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The Rise of Agents: How AI Will Transform Work (And Why People Still Matter)
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Elena: From 17 jobs by 25 to building businesses in Dubai — A story of finding her place
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Good AI, Bad AI: Cookies, Echo Chambers & How to Stay Out of the Bubble
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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John Kraski: From Meat Counters to LinkedIn Power Player — A Story of Reinventing Yourself (Over and Over)
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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AI Demystified: Machine Learning, Generative AI & Hallucinations
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Chris Taylor: From Devil Sticks at 12 to Disrupting a $300B Industry — a Story of Delusional Optimism
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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From Retail Tills to AWS: Gavin Bull’s Unlikely Road to AI Leadership
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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AJ Lauer, EdD: From Shoveling Snow in a Blizzard to Coaching Scientists Through Imposter Syndrome
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Alyssa Willet: From Cleaning Glasses at 13 to Coaching Women to Ditch the Doubt
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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The Real Reason Workers Are Leaving in 2025!
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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The L&D and HR Partnership: The Surprising Way To Keep Your Team Motivated!
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Desiree Petrich: From Nursing Homes at 15 to Leading Leadership — a Story of Turning Pain into Purpose
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Dr. Alaina Szlachta: From Overworked Teen to Data Powerhouse
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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The L&D and HR Partnership: How to Build a Powerhouse People Strategy
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Shelby Kiernan: From Teenage Hustler to Midlife Reinvention — a story of bold moves, breakdowns, and bouncing back
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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The SHOCKING Truth About Being an L&D Pro
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Stacey Oliver-Knappe: From Chick-fil-A Cash Register to Paris with Disney
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Why L&D Is One of the Most Rewarding Careers
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Anna: From Inheriting a Business to Losing Her Mentor Overnight — a story of figuring it out with no backup
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Jun 06, 2025 |
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Managing Expectations in L&D: What You Really Need to Know
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Mark Gaisford: From Trying to Fit In to Thriving Without a Box: A Story of Neurodivergence, Brave Business Moves, and Radical Self-Trust
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May 30, 2025 |
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Why Does Learning and Development Feel Like a Rollercoaster?
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May 27, 2025 |
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Andrew Jacobs: from Supermarket shifts to shaping learning cultures
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May 23, 2025 |
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What does a career in L&D REALLY look like
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May 20, 2025 |
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Lavinia Mehedințu: From Quiet Teen in a Romanian Village to L&D’s Loudest Cheerleader
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May 16, 2025 |
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STOP saying you "train people" - this is what you do and the impact you have in L&D
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May 13, 2025 |
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Andy Storch: From Drifting to Designed: A Story of Owning Your Life (One Journal Entry at a Time)
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May 09, 2025 |
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Bianca and Mike: from Recorder Lessons & Refereeing to Reinvention
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May 02, 2025 |
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JB Ryan: From a job that paid the bills to a career that lights her up
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Becoming a Business-Critical Partner in L&D: The Shift That Changes Everything
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Jo Watson: From "Shush, Sweetheart" to Sharp Tongued Storyteller
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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How to Measure the Impact of L&D (Way Beyond ROI)
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Heather Burright: From "just put it in 2 slides" to building respect and saving lives
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Align learning with the business strategy
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Danny Delvecchio: From Cabana Boy to LinkedIn Video King
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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What is Strategic Learning and Development, and why is it important?
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Paul Matthews: From Sahara Guide to L&D Pioneer – A Story of Learning by Living
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Mar 28, 2025 |
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Ready to step into strategic L&D? This is your next step
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Christopher Lind: From Paperboy to CLO
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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Leading Teams and Projects: Essential Skills for L&D Professionals
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Jess Almie: From Squeegeeing Locker Rooms to Elevating Talent Development
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Mar 14, 2025 |
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Building Influence: How to Lead Without Authority
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Yogi Mueller: From Theme Parks to Transformational Leadership
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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When Things Go Wrong: How Great L&D Leaders Navigate Challenges
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Dr. Keith Keating: From Self-Doubt to Self-Made: A story of building a career that matters
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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Why leadership skills matter in L&D
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Kelsea Warren: From Running on Empty to Running a Business That Heals
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Feb 21, 2025 |
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Real world experience vs. Credentials: what matters more?
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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David Gilbert: From Climbing the Ladder to Finding the Right Hill: A Career Reinvention Story
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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How to choose L&D qualifications that will actually support your career
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Tara Rynders: From Giving to Receiving: Redefining Care in the Workplace
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Top certifications in L&D
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Tim Slade: from catching shoplifters to developing award-winning eLearning courses
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Jan 31, 2025 |
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Do you need certifications to succeed in L&D?
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Nicholas Plotnicoff: From Career Setbacks to AI Success – Mastering Resilience and Reinvention
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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L&D as your competitive advantage in 2025
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Clay Gill: From Frustration to Fulfillment – Embracing the Squiggly Career Path with Purpose
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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How Integrated Talent Strategies Drive Business Success
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Vanessa Raath: From Scuba Diving to Building a Global Brand
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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Tech in L&D: let's talk all things Tech in L&D
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Jennifer Recla: From Drama to Development - Jen’s Leadership Story
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Economic realities for L&D
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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People over platforms
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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L&D mega trends for 2025
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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L&D stuck taking orders since 1975
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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What is the Talent Development Academy®
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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17 years of L&D experience in 10 minutes
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Love your L&D career with this roadmap
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Cutting through the fluff in the Development Nerds
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Nov 06, 2024 |