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The iDeas Podcast

The iDeas Podcast

By Tom McDowall

Instructional Designers sharing ideas and drinking tea (and other assorted beverages) really says it all. I'll be sharing conversations and a cup of tea with people from every part of the learning and development community.

You can watch the video of every episode on the IDT YouTube channel. There you'll also find other awesome instructional design content including our monthly ID Update show!
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Episode 8. A.I Revolution or Marketing Buzz? (ft David Kofoed Wind)

The iDeas PodcastOct 16, 2020

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Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Kim Tuohy of Belvista Studios

Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Kim Tuohy of Belvista Studios

Kim Tuohy is a passionate instructional designer and eLearning creator with a background in organisational development, learning, training and graphic design. I like to inspire learning through creative training solutions that solve real business problems.  

Kim is the founding director of Bevista Studios, an organisation that creates an insane amount of value not only for its clients but also for the wider L&D industry.  In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, Kim and I chat about how she has cultivated her business culture and adopted an abundance mindset in our industry. 

You can connect with Kim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-tuohy/ 

Belvista Studios: https://belvistastudios.com/ 

The Creator Hub: https://creatorhub.belvistastudios.com/ 

Belvista Studios YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/belvistastudios

Jun 17, 202201:19:38
Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe

Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe

In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next.

You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandimarinarovolpe/

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Apr 12, 202247:26
The Adapt Freelancer with Simon Date
Apr 11, 202248:44
Make It Better, Not More Complicated ft. Olga Anishenkova

Make It Better, Not More Complicated ft. Olga Anishenkova

In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Olga Anishenkova about her career in instructional design, the changing job roles our industry has created and how she is driving the adoption of accessibility within her team.

You can connect with Olga on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olganishenkova/

Check out her website as well: https://mindupscaler.com/


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Mar 28, 202201:00:33
The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester)

The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester)

I chat with Christopher Tester, a UK-based voice actor, in this episode. We discuss the role of voice acting in L&D, how the field is evolving and what AI may bring in the future. Christopher also shares some thoughts on how instructional designers can work with voice actors.

You can connect with Christopher here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgtester/

Check out his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIVXC-X9YE3378rKxzaWD2w

And his website: https://www.naturallyrp.co.uk/


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Mar 28, 202259:20
Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez)

Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez)

In this episode, I chat with Joe Suarez, freelance learning experience designer, about his journey into the world of freelance work, running his own business and the direction of the industry today.

You can connect with Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsuarez/

And catch his podcast and YouTube channel here:

Instructional Redesign: http://instructionalredesign.com/

eLearning Out Loud: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDjs4IXB4qO_4rDvIi3mD-Q


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Mar 28, 202201:01:37
L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David)

L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David)

In this episode, I chat with Phill Lord-David, head of Learning and UX at iAM Learning, about why L&D professionals need to start thinking like product managers.

You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-david-10a100a4/

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Mar 28, 202258:43
Making L&D Career Dreams a Reality (ft Sarah Cannistra)

Making L&D Career Dreams a Reality (ft Sarah Cannistra)

In this episode, I catch up with Sarah Cannistra, L&D and Executive career coach and host of the overnight trainer podcast, about how career dreams can become a reality.

You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/

Check out the overnight trainer podcast here: https://theovernighttrainer.podbean.com/

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Mar 28, 202248:57
Bringing L&D into High Education (ft Katie Del Bagno)

Bringing L&D into High Education (ft Katie Del Bagno)

In the first episode of season 2 of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Katie Del Bagno, a communication studies instructor based in California. We talk about how higher education is evolving and how Katie has brought elements from the wider L&D world into her course design.

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Mar 28, 202201:04:20
Virtual Facilitation; We Have Some Work To Do! with Catherine Nicholson

Virtual Facilitation; We Have Some Work To Do! with Catherine Nicholson

In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Catherine Nicholson about the importance of virtual facilitation in the current and future L&D landscape. Catherine also shares some top tips for improving your virtual facilitation, and we discuss how developing this range of skills can improve your overall learning design.

You can connect with Catherine on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-nicholson/

Check out the virtual training team website as well: https://www.thevirtualtrainingteam.com/

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Mar 28, 202251:19
Personal Brand and Being Vibrant (ft Erin Chancellor)

Personal Brand and Being Vibrant (ft Erin Chancellor)

In this episode, I chat with Erin Chancellor, curriculum developer, about personal branding in the L&D space.  You can connect with Erin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancellorerin/ 

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Feb 27, 202257:18
PhDs, Career Funnels & Geeking Out (ft Heidi Kirby) iDeas Podcast

PhDs, Career Funnels & Geeking Out (ft Heidi Kirby) iDeas Podcast

In this episode, I chat with Heidi Kirby, host of the BLOC podcast and an L&D leader; Heidi share's her insights in her journey towards a PhD in the fields and a range of current L&D topics.

You can connect with Heidi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/

Check out the BLOC podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YGQtyZ18YNd8HQN5UCaNN

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Dec 05, 202142:09
Episode 15. The Kanye West of instructional design (ft John Hinchliffe)
May 07, 202152:26
Episode 14. From teacher to ID, not a 2020 phenomenon (ft Natalie Friedman)
May 07, 202157:14
Episode 13. For the Love of Data and Learning! (ft Anja Hartleb-Parson)
Feb 06, 202101:17:05
The Big Fat Instructional Design Review of the Year (2020)
Dec 11, 202001:44:54
Episode 12. Visual Design in eLearning (ft Craig Sybert)
Dec 02, 202001:01:35
Episode 11. From Teacher to Instructional Designer (ft Justin Talbot)
Nov 20, 202056:51
Episode 10. The Challenges of Adult Learning (ft Cheryl Oberlin)
Nov 14, 202047:25
Episode 9. Building Your Brand (ft Vanessa Alzate)
Oct 30, 202049:06
Episode 8. A.I Revolution or Marketing Buzz? (ft David Kofoed Wind)
Oct 16, 202045:35
Episode 6. The eLearning Revolution (ft Allie York)

Episode 6. The eLearning Revolution (ft Allie York)

In this episode, I chat with Allie York, learning a development specialist and founder of York & Yours - Creative Education Solutions. We discuss her route to starting her own business, the divide between the corporate and academic learning worlds and the ongoing eLearning revolution.

Allie shares some insights into the role digital learning can play in driving interest and engagement in STEM subjects and we define what we mean by meaningful interactions.

Contact Details

You can get in touch with me or Allie using the link below.

Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/

Allie York: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allie-york/

York & Yours: https://www.linkedin.com/company/york-and-yours

York & Yours: https://www.yorkandyours.com/

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Sep 11, 202049:20
Episode 5. Build your own toolkit (ft Amanda Nguyen)
Aug 28, 202038:10
Episode 4. Variety is the spice of L&D (ft Shirleen Wong)
Aug 21, 202046:29
Episode 3. Do I have to become a graphic designer? (ft Joe Senart)
Aug 14, 202043:57
Quick Thought: Desirable Difficulty
Aug 12, 202008:18
Episode 2. Developer or eLearning Creative? (ft Luke Westwood)

Episode 2. Developer or eLearning Creative? (ft Luke Westwood)

This week I'm catching up with Luke Westwood, founder of 'The eLearning Mentor' and full-time developer. We talk about career opportunities in digital L&D and what we can all do to help people find their feet as they start out. If you’d like to get in touch you’ll find our details below. And, if you’d like to come on the show for a chat, get in touch using the link below. Luke Westwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukewestwood/The eLearning Mentor: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-elearning-mentor/Tom McDowall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcdowall/Come on the show: tom@evolvelearningdesign.com
Aug 07, 202029:49
Episode 1. UI & UX in digital learning design with Phill Lord-David
Jul 31, 202044:35