
The TJ Podcast
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From talk to transformation – the art of effective facilitation – episode 327
In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle)differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary talesabout what makes learning stick. We dive into the skills that set great facilitators apart, the common mistakes that derail engagement and impact, and why designing for learning transfer is non-negotiable. Whether you're delivering in person or online, this is a conversation packed with insight,energy, and plenty of reminders that good delivery is about more than just good slides.Links from the podcast:
Will Thalheimer’s research paper “Does eLearning Work?”
SOFest – School of Facilitation learning festival in June 2025
HR Unconference from Fiona McBride
Facilitation Shindigs from Julie Drybrough
Thanks to TechSmith for providing Camtasia and Audiate for editing
Guests
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook.

NotebookLM, Neuroscience and magazine flashback - episode 326
This episode uses artificial intelligence dive into neuroscience for learning, to look back at a Training Journal magazine and update it with current articles.
Links include:
Neuroscience and the learning brain: Is there a better way?
Using neuroscience in learning
Training Journal magazine January 2018
Thanks to TechSmith for providing Camtasia and Audiate for editing.
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Reflections on a week in the life series - episode 325
This episode authors reflect on what they shared in their A Week In The Life Of series, links to their articles below:
A week in the life of: The Editor of Training Journal
A week in the life of: The CEO of a learning business community and Learning Network board member
A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager
A week in the life of: A Learning Community Manager
A week in the life of: The Editor of Learning News
Speakers include:
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Gender, AI, and the pursuit of equity - episode 324
Speakers include: Ercia Farmer
Links from the podcast content:
Text to speech from Elevenlabs
Survey: Investigating gender equity in L&D
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News Insight: Lots of stress and overwhelm, fears about skills and digital timeout - episode 323
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.
This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:
https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-2-october-lots-of-stress-and-overwhelm-fears-about-skills-and-digital-timeout If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: Intelligent managers, work-related stress and job-hopping - episode 322
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.
This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-4-september-intelligent-managers-work-related-stress-and-job-hopping If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: Switching off, diversity dive in, cybersecurity report - episode 321
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.
This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-21-august-switching-off-diversity-dive-in-cybersecurity-report-an-ai-investments This article is mentioned:
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: AI framework, memory formation and increased demand for employee support - episode 320
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.
This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-14-august-ai-framework-memory-formation-and-increased-demand-for-employee-support These two podcasts are mentioned:
Artificial intelligence in L&D - episode 313
AI and L&D: enhancing human capability - episode 314
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News Insight: High temperatures, AI boom threatened, fertility challenges at work and Fiverr is now a freelance hiring platform - - episode 319
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.
This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-31-july-high-temperatures-ai-boom-threatened-fertility-challenges-at-work-and-fiverr-is-now-a-freelance-hiring-platform
This is the book mentioned, Code Dependent:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Code-Dependent-Living-Shortlisted-Non-Fiction/dp/1529097320/
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Disruption in work and learning - episode 318
In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by AI, societal changes, and evolving learner behaviours. Key insights include leveraging disruption for innovation, the importance of accessibility in DEI efforts, and the shift towards meeting learners on modern platforms. Emphasising a purpose-driven approach, the episode provides actionable advice for leaders and trainers to harness change effectively.
Speakers include:
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: AI, productivity killers, disability inclusion event and more - episode 317
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!
This podcast references stories you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-17-july-ai-productivity-killers-disability-inclusion-event-and-more
If you want to join in the conversation on LinkedIn, this is your link!
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7219283733835624448
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: workload increase, skills development paradox and sustainability - episode 316
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!
This podcast references stories you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-10-july-workload-increase-skills-development-paradox-sustainability-and-more
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

News Insight: freelancing, HR you wouldn't recommend and hope - episode 315
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points!
This is referring to Newsflash 2nd July 2024 https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-3-july-freelance-network-university-not-good-enough-hr-companies-that-dont-get-recommended-and-of-course-more
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

AI and L&D: enhancing human capability - episode 314
This episode gathers insights from L&D leaders on AI's transformative role in education and training. It explores AI literacy, the evaluation of tools, and the ethical use of technology, emphasizing AI as both a tool and teammate. The discussion underscores the importance of human insight in leveraging AI to enhance learning outcomes.
Speakers include: Trish Uhl
Links from the discussion:
Editor's blog - don't rush to trust ChatGPT
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

Artificial intelligence in L&D - episode 313
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth.
Speakers include:
Links from the discussion:
Pace of Change - Futrcolab
Yolanda Gil, director of AI and data science initiatives at USC comment
John Maynard Keynes 1930 paper
AI market size - Grand View Research
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

Challenges and practitioner focus - episode 312
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning.
Speakers include:
Links from the discussion:
CIPD report L&D: New challenges, new approaches
Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic ForumTJ article Spotlight on critical reflection by Mary HolmesIf you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.

L&D predictions and hopes for 2024 - episode 311
The re-launched TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through predictions and hopes for workplace learning in 2024.
We talk about AI, hybrid work, organisational effectiveness, accessibility and more.
Speakers include:
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook. If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter.
Episode 311

January 2024 Teaser
Coming soon...!

The TJ Podcast August 2022
Joanne Lockwood believes that the world isn’t just black and white but rather a multitude of perspectives that all have value and by taking a narrow view of our world we miss so much.
In this interview she tells of her own identity journey to become a transgender woman, the reconciliation of family to this change, her new business and why diversity and inclusion is vital to organisations, communities, and families and why we must all be advocates of those seeking to ‘belong’.
To contact Joanne and find out more about what she does visit her LinkedIn page or follow on Twitter @jo_lockwood1965
If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the editor Debbie Carter
Episode 309

The TJ Podcast: May 2022
Welcome to the TJ Podcast: May 2022

The TJ Podcast: January 2022
Looking to the future: what does 2022 hold for organisations, their leaders and people?
Questions under discussion:
What do these changes mean to organisations and their people and how are we changing the way we manage people and processes as a result?
What skills will we need in this need 21st century workplace and how do we ensure people are engaged in a fast-paced learning journey as skills are likely to continue to change at speed?
What role will technology play in this new environment and how confident are L&D professionals in meeting these new demands for skills and managing a range of complex learning tools?
Speakers
Amy Smyth is head of Head of Right Management’s Centre of Excellence in EMEA and market vice president for European Sales. @RightUpdates
Jennifer C Loftus is a founding partner of, and national director for, the New York City-based Astron Solutions. @AstronSolutions
Host
Jo Cook has been part of the TJ Podcasts since their inception. Jo is founder and director of Lightbulb Moment. @LightbulbJo

The TJ Podcast: December 2021
After a bit of a break the TJ Podcast is back! With a new format, this month we discuss mentoring with Rashim Mogha from Skillsoft, Jenn Labin from MentorcliQ, and Ady Howes from Digital Skills people - the fabulous Jo Cook is your host

#TJtalks: Jon Kennard on his time as editor of TJ
Co-host Jo Cook turns the tables on Jon to look at his tenure of TJ since becoming editor back in 2017.

The TJ Podcast: September 2021
Here it is, friends. Have a listen as we very briefly wrap up four years of great audio content.
(I'm hoping my replacement will carry it on)

#TJtalks: Paul Matthews on defining learning workflow
He's back! Paul Matthews makes a return to the TJ podcast interview series to discuss his newest interest: learning workflows. For technical reasons too boring to explain there's no intro from Jon, but the conversation with Paul is as good as ever.


The TJ Podcast: August 2021




In conversation with Thinqi: Part three - learning analytics
The final part: Join TJ editor Jon Kennard as he concludes his conversation with Steve Finch, head of customer success at digital learning experts Thinqi, and Krystyna Gadd, founder of How to Accelerate Learning and author of 'How Not To Waste Your Money On Training'. In the final episode they talk vanity metrics, triangulation, analytics tips and much more.

#TJtalks: Alison Jones on the world of business book publishing
Alison Jones from Practical Inspiration Publishing talks all things business book-related. Best practice, writer's block, self publishing, crazy book challenges and more.
Find out more about her work here: https://practicalinspiration.com/
and that great microphone she's using is here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KQPGRRE

The TJ Podcast: July 2021

In conversation with Thinqi: Part two - learning design
Part two of a three-part special: Join TJ editor Jon Kennard as he carries on his conversation with Steve Finch, head of customer success at digital learning experts Thinqi, and Krystyna Gadd, founder of How to Accelerate Learning and author of 'How Not To Waste Your Money On Training'. In episode two they talk death by Zoom, the false dichotomy of going back to face to face or not, positive learning design and more.



In conversation with Thinqi: Part one - collaborative and social learning
A three-part special: Join TJ editor Jon Kennard as he chats to Steve Finch, head of customer success at digital learning experts Thinqi, and Krystyna Gadd, founder of How to Accelerate Learning and author of 'How Not To Waste Your Money On Training'. In episode one they discuss social learning, collaborative learning, 70:20:10, the effects of the pandemic and much much more.



#TJtalks: Noorie Sazen on resilience and TfL
Jon talks to Noorie Sazen from Saffron Interactive about their work on resilience and mental wellbeing with Transport for London. It's a project that started a few yearas back but is more important than ever. Tune in.
Read about some of Noorie's work and writing for Saffron here: https://saffroninteractive.com/author/noorie-sazen/



The TJ Podcast: June 2021





The TJ Podcast: May 2021

