- Capability Mandates in the AI Era: How CLOs Build a Performance Engine with Brandon Carson
How can Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) turn capability development into a measurable business performance driver in the AI era? In this episode of The Talent Equation with Nolan Hout, Brandon Carson explores how learning leaders can align workforce capabilities with business priorities, address evolving skill requirements, and build a performance engine that drives organizational growth.
Discover how organizations can rethink talent development, strengthen workforce readiness, and connect learning strategies with measurable business outcomes. This conversation offers valuable insights for CLOs, L&D leaders, talent development professionals, and business executives looking to build a future-ready workforce and navigate the changing demands of the AI era.
Watch the full conversation to explore strategies for connecting learning, skills, and business performance.
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48m - Oct 16, 2026 - Courseware at Scale: Why AI is Rewriting the Instructional Design Playbook with Dr. John Just
How is artificial intelligence reshaping instructional design and the way organizations develop learning content at scale?
In this episode, “Courseware at Scale: Why AI is Rewriting the Instructional Design Playbook with Dr. John Just,” we explore how AI is changing traditional instructional design approaches and creating new possibilities for scalable courseware development.
Discover how AI can support learning designers in developing content more efficiently, streamlining course creation, and rethinking established instructional design workflows. The conversation explores the evolving relationship between AI and human expertise, the opportunities for improving learning content development, and the challenges learning professionals should consider when adopting AI-powered approaches.
Whether you're an instructional designer, learning and development (L&D) professional, corporate trainer, or learning technology leader, this episode offers a relevant perspective on the changing landscape of digital learning and courseware development.
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41m - Oct 12, 2026 - Beyond the Bubble: What Are You Missing as a Leader?
Leadership can become harder to see clearly as you move higher in an organization. In this episode, Dan Rust and Nolan Hout explore the leadership “bubble” that forms around senior leaders and how it can distort judgment, limit honest feedback, and prevent leaders from seeing what employees are really experiencing. Drawing on years of employee perception data and real-world workplace stories, they discuss why talented employees may quietly hold back, why positional authority no longer carries the same weight, and how a leader’s reaction to difficult feedback shapes what people are willing to share. The conversation also explores leadership challenges across remote teams, different generations and cultures, and AI-enabled workplaces. Whether you're a senior executive, people leader, HR professional, or L&D leader, this episode offers practical perspectives on building trust, seeing reality more clearly, and creating an environment where employees feel safe to speak honestly.
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49m - Oct 7, 2026 - Insourcing vs. Outsourcing: L&D Strategies That Work
Choosing between insourcing and outsourcing is no longer simply a question of cost. For modern Learning and Development teams, it is a strategic decision shaped by skills, resources, cultural needs, speed, technology, and business impact. In this episode, Joshua Remerowski, Vice President of Learning & Development at SRS Distribution, joins Nolan Hout to explore practical strategies for deciding what to keep in-house and what to leverage through external partners. The conversation covers vendor tiering, evaluating internal capabilities, using AI and automation for lower-value work, building strong vendor relationships, and measuring ROI through meaningful business outcomes. Whether you're a CLO, L&D leader, HR professional, or learning strategist, this episode offers practical guidance for creating a flexible learning ecosystem that makes better use of people, time, and budget.
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47m - Oct 6, 2026 - What Is the Role of L&D in AI?
AI is rapidly changing how organizations approach Learning and Development. In this episode, Dr. Ashwin Mehta joins Nolan Hout to explore how AI is reshaping L&D roles, from content creation and automation to strategic decision-making and organizational transformation. The conversation examines which L&D activities are most vulnerable to automation, which capabilities remain distinctly human, and why learning leaders need to focus more on performance and measurable business impact than traditional learning metrics. The episode also explores how AI can create scalable, cost-effective learning solutions and why traditional eLearning may need to evolve in an AI-enabled workplace. For CLOs, L&D leaders, HR professionals, and learning practitioners, this discussion offers practical perspectives on using AI to rethink learning strategies, workforce capabilities, and the future role of L&D.
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51m - Oct 5, 2026 - Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology for People and Performance
Industrial and Organizational (I-O) Psychology provides valuable insights into how people behave, perform, and develop within the workplace. In this episode, we explore how I-O psychology can help organizations better understand employee performance, leadership effectiveness, workplace behavior, and talent development. Discover how evidence-based psychological principles can support stronger hiring decisions, employee development, leadership strategies, engagement, and overall organizational performance. The discussion highlights why understanding people is essential to building effective teams and creating workplaces where employees and organizations can thrive. Whether you are an HR leader, L&D professional, business executive, people manager, or talent development specialist, this episode offers practical perspectives on applying I-O psychology to today's workplace challenges. Tune in to explore how organizations can connect people strategies with performance and create more effective, productive, and sustainable workplaces.
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35m - Oct 5, 2026 - The AI Shift: How Colossyan Is Redefining Learning with Innovation
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations create, deliver, and scale learning content. In this episode, Nolan Hout speaks with Dominik Mate Kovacs, CEO and Founder of Colossyan, about how AI-powered video creation is changing the way L&D teams develop and distribute learning experiences.The conversation explores how Colossyan transforms PowerPoint presentations, PDFs, and documents into interactive videos, while helping organizations reduce production costs, accelerate content creation, and localize learning across multiple languages. Dominik also discusses common enterprise use cases such as onboarding, compliance, cybersecurity, product training, software enablement, and customer education.The episode also examines AI's evolving role in content creation, predictive guidance, enterprise security, ROI, and the growing importance of quality alongside speed. Learn how AI can support learning professionals by making sophisticated video creation more accessible while helping organizations improve the efficiency and effectiveness of knowledge transfer.
26m - Oct 1, 2026 - Customer Service Training: The Intersection of Learning and Business Success
Customer service training is more than teaching employees how to handle customer interactions—it can directly influence customer experience and business performance. In this episode, Sara Cavallucci, Director of Customer Service, Training and Development at GS1, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, explore how organizations can connect learning with customer service outcomes. The discussion covers the role of AI in supporting service teams, the importance of empathy, collaboration, problem-solving, peer learning, and psychological safety, and how onboarding can reinforce essential customer service capabilities. The episode also explores practical ways to measure training impact through customer satisfaction, service feedback, analytics, ticket trends, employee growth, and other business indicators. Discover how a strong learning strategy and supportive team culture can help customer service professionals build confidence, solve problems effectively, and deliver better customer experiences.
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37m - Oct 1, 2026 - The Great Skills Reshuffling: Adapting Compensation Models in the AI Era
AI is reshaping workforce skills, talent markets, and compensation strategies faster than ever. In this episode of The Talent Equation Podcast, Nolan Hout speaks with Charlie Franklin, Co-Founder and CEO of Compa, about how organizations are adapting compensation models in an increasingly AI-driven workplace. The conversation explores how compensation professionals are evolving from traditional analysts into data-driven “compensation scientists,” using real-time intelligence and AI to make smarter pay decisions. Charlie also discusses the growing importance of balancing cost, competitiveness, and fairness while attracting and retaining critical skills. The episode examines how organizations can connect skills development with compensation and ROI, adapt to changing talent models, and prepare for the future of work. For HR, compensation, talent, and L&D leaders, this episode offers practical perspectives on navigating rapid skill shifts and building more responsive workforce strategies.
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30m - Sep 30, 2026 - Earning the Seat at the Table: How CLOs Prove L&D's Business Value
How can Chief Learning Officers prove that Learning & Development is creating real business value? In this episode of The Talent Equation Podcast, Nolan Hout speaks with Kristy Callahan, Executive, Head of Learning and Development at GE Healthcare, about what it takes for L&D leaders to earn a seat at the table. The conversation explores why metrics such as completion rates and satisfaction scores often fail to resonate with business leaders, and how CLOs can connect learning engagement with meaningful performance outcomes. Kristy shares insights on using data to build stakeholder trust, gaining access to business data, developing teams that think beyond program delivery, and navigating changing decision-makers and budget pressures. The episode also explores how L&D can move from a reactive training function to a proactive business partner by identifying the metrics and outcomes that matter most to the organization.
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40m - Sep 30, 2026 - Meeting Learners Where They Are
What does it really mean to meet learners where they are? In this episode of The Talent Equation Podcast, Nolan Hout speaks with Michelle Chipman, Director of Restorative Initiatives at Pay Tel Communications, about creating learner-centric experiences in challenging environments. The conversation explores how understanding learners’ lived experiences can make learning more relevant, accessible, and impactful. Michelle shares insights on trauma-informed learning, flexible learning approaches, learner feedback, and the importance of asking the right questions before designing a program. The discussion also highlights how technology, empathy, and real-world experience can help learning teams create stronger connections with their audiences. Whether you're an L&D professional, learning designer, HR leader, or talent development professional, this episode offers practical ideas for understanding learner needs and designing experiences that encourage engagement, choice, and meaningful development.
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43m - Sep 21, 2026 - Exploring L&D Trends: Insights from the 2025 Global Sentiment Survey
What are the biggest trends shaping Learning & Development in 2025? In this episode, Nolan Hout speaks with Donald H. Taylor about insights from the 2025 L&D Global Sentiment Survey and what they reveal about the changing priorities of L&D professionals worldwide. The conversation explores the continued influence of AI, the industry’s shift beyond the initial “AI shock,” and the growing importance of showing value, performance support, and consulting more deeply with the business. Donald and Nolan also discuss how L&D can move beyond content production to become a strategic problem-solving function that supports individual and organizational performance. Whether you're a CLO, L&D leader, HR professional, or business executive, this episode provides valuable perspectives on emerging learning trends, AI adoption, workforce performance, and the future of corporate learning.
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41m - Sep 17, 2026 - Beyond the Numbers: Measuring the True ROI in L&D
How do you know whether an L&D investment is truly delivering value? In this episode, we explore how organizations can move beyond course completions, learner satisfaction, and participation rates to understand the real impact of Learning and Development. Discover practical ways to connect learning initiatives with business outcomes, workforce performance, productivity, employee development, and long-term organizational value. The conversation highlights why effective L&D measurement requires looking beyond numbers and understanding how learning translates into meaningful changes across the organization. Whether you're a CLO, CHRO, L&D leader, HR professional, or business executive, this episode provides useful perspectives for building a stronger approach to measuring learning impact and demonstrating the strategic value of L&D.
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48m - Sep 16, 2026 - How to Make Learning Stick: Formulas for Effective Training
How can organizations make learning truly stick beyond the training room? In this episode of the Learning & Development Podcast, Nolan Hout speaks with Brian Washburn, Co-founder & Principal at Endurance Learning, about practical strategies for designing effective and memorable learning experiences.
Explore how instructional designers and L&D professionals can use a “periodic table” of learning elements to create the right formula for successful training. The conversation covers high-impact, low-budget learning strategies, the balance between formal and informal learning, the critical role managers play in learning transfer, and ways to use social learning and AI to support employees at the moment of need.
Tune in to discover actionable ideas for improving learner engagement, retention, and on-the-job application while making the most of your available resources.
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34m - Sep 15, 2026 - Breaking the Leadership Matrix: Transforming Middle Managers into Strategic Leaders
Middle managers play a critical role in connecting executive strategy with frontline performance, yet they are often treated as task executors rather than strategic leaders. In this episode, Wendy Sellers, “The HR Lady,” and Nolan Hout explore how organizations can transform middle managers into stronger business partners through targeted leadership development, skills assessments, employee feedback, and data-driven decision-making. The conversation examines the impact of manager engagement on employee retention and organizational performance, along with practical strategies for overcoming resistance to change. You’ll also learn why business acumen, communication, measurable performance goals, and relevant leadership training are essential for today’s managers. Whether you’re an HR leader, L&D professional, executive, or people manager, this episode offers practical insights for developing managers who can connect people, strategy, and business results.
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29m - Sep 15, 2026 - Research-Inspired Visual Design in Corporate Learning
How can research and cognitive science improve visual design in corporate learning? In this episode, Connie Malamed and Nolan Hout explore practical ways to use research-inspired visual design to make learning experiences clearer, more engaging, and more effective. The discussion covers pre-attentive processing, abstract graphics, diagrams, text-and-visual balance, and the role of AI in learning design. You'll also learn why visual creativity should support learning objectives rather than distract from them, and how organizations can test and measure whether their visual design actually improves learning and performance.
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30m - Sep 11, 2026 - Modern Learning Strategies for Employee Onboarding
In this episode, Cori Power, Education Director at BDO Alliance USA, joins Nolan Hout to explore modern approaches to employee onboarding. The conversation covers how organizations can move beyond one-time orientation programs and create onboarding journeys that begin before an employee's first day and continue throughout their early experience.
Discover how personalized learning paths, digital onboarding solutions, manager involvement, human connection, and strategically paced information can create a stronger employee experience. The episode also explores how organizations can measure onboarding success through retention, engagement, competency, productivity, and time to productivity.
Whether you're an HR leader, L&D professional, talent leader, or business manager, this episode provides practical insights for designing more effective onboarding programs for today's remote, hybrid, and evolving workplace.
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33m - Sep 11, 2026 - The Role of Consulting in L&D
The Role of Consulting in L&D explores why consulting has become an essential skill for modern Learning and Development professionals. In this episode, James Gilchrist and Nolan Hout discuss how L&D teams can move beyond simply responding to training requests and instead focus on understanding and solving the underlying business problem. The conversation covers practical approaches such as the “Five Whys” methodology, asking better questions, building trusted stakeholder relationships, aligning learning initiatives with business metrics, and demonstrating ROI. James and Nolan also discuss common consulting pitfalls, the importance of avoiding premature solutions, and when bringing in external expertise can strengthen an L&D engagement. Whether you're an L&D professional, learning consultant, HR leader, or business stakeholder, this episode provides practical insights for taking a more consultative approach to learning and performance.
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44m - Sep 10, 2026 - The Right Tool for the Right Job: How AI Fits into Sales Training
AI is transforming sales training, but using it effectively requires more than simply adding another tool to the technology stack. In this episode of The Talent Equation Podcast, Nolan Hout speaks with David O’Neal, Director of Sales Training at Tissue Technologies, Integra LifeSciences, about where AI truly fits into sales training and where it does not. The conversation explores practical AI use cases, including question generation, data analysis, and repeatable tasks, while examining why more AI-generated output does not necessarily mean greater value. They also discuss the importance of human expertise when working with highly specialized content, the challenges of AI tool sprawl, and why in-person practice and human connection remain essential to effective sales training. Learn how organizations can use AI to save time, improve quality, and create more opportunities for the uniquely human elements of learning and development.
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41m - Aug 28, 2026 - Minimum Viable Manager: What Every First-Time Leader Actually Needs
Actually, what does a first-time manager require to become an efficient leader?
In the episode of The Talent Equation Podcast, Nolan Hout is talking with Matt Gjertsen who is both the Founder CEO of BUILT and an author. In the podcast, Matt introduces several skills necessary for new managers. These skills are fundamental and, if learned, could help managers in leadership roles. During their conversation, Matt Hout discusses a real-life application method of the idea of leadership which includes first principals. These are creating trust and connection, setting clear expectations, delegating authority, and creating a culture of meaningful feedback. In addition to discussing various leadership skills, Matt Hout also touches the idea of managers being so focused on the most important few ones first before expanding to more areas and skills. Therefore, the podcast conversation would be a good source to any of you who is a first-time manager, HR leader, CLO, L&D professional and interested in the practical side to manager development as well as creating better teams.
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37m - Aug 27, 2026
