In a world where the relentless pursuit of improvement is a cornerstone of learning and organisational development, the notion of questioning its efficacy might seem counterintuitive, if not outright revolutionary. Yet, this is precisely the introspection I find myself grappling with. The allure of improvement is undeniable, forming the backbone of countless programs aimed at enhancing performance, driving behavioural changes, and achieving better results. But what if this relentless focus on improvement is, paradoxically, not serving us as well as we thought? The prevalence of stress and burn ..read more

Listen in on a fascinating conversation that the wonderful Laura Overton, from Learning Changemakers, and I shared late last year! Laura has been deep in the field of learning research for over 20 years and shares how what she has seen in the past is directly relevant to what’s happening today. The conversation covers critical insights for modern learning and development strategies, including: Innovation and Adaptation in Learning: why we need to shift further towards innovative learning strategies that focus on driving business impact. How to adapt learning methodologies to meet changing org ..read more

I was fortunate to be invited to join the ‘Advance’ gala dinner in Sydney last night. Advance is a not for profit founded to support Australian expats in their career and life, working abroad and returning to Australia. I learnt a new word in the process—‘diaspora’ -a large group of people who may share a national or regional origin, but for a variety of reasons, are living outside this traditional homeland. It reminds me how proud I am to have an Australian passport even though I was quite unusually in the room that I wasn’t born in Australia ? Everyone was very welcoming! It was a fascinatin ..read more

‘Every way I turn, the problem is poor leadership’. This wasn’t my comment, but it was from a professional I admire, working within an organisation, sharing about the multitude of challenges the organisation was facing. So today I pose the question to you, whether you’re within an organisation or supplying leadership initiatives, do you need to update your leadership programs or change your approach to learning transfer? After the conversation, I was left reflecting – how can this be? Organisations invest heavily in leadership development, yet the problems don’t seem to be getting any smaller ..read more

2024 is finally hear and I’m excited to share with you all the amazing things I learned from the Hot Topics From My 2023 Conference Experiences – Coaching Technologies and Learning Evaluation. If you missed the webinar, don’t worry! You now have the chance to watch the recording and gain valuable insights. I had the privilege of sharing the stage with some incredible speakers, and let me tell you, it was a mind-blowing experience! There were so many highlights that it was hard to condense them all, but I managed to break it down into two key themes that pushed the boundaries of my thinking and ..read more

Anyone who knows me well will be aware that I’m hugely passionate about attending conferences to connect with like-minded individuals and foster incredible learning and growth, especially in the dynamic fields of learning and AI. If, like me, you’re eager to stay updated with the latest trends, check out this comprehensive list of Learning, HR & Talent Development conferences we’ve curated just for you. Depending on where you are in the world, there are numerous events organised by month, making it easy for you to find those that align with what interests you most[1]. Simply click on the l ..read more

Being future fit has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s a phrase that’s often bandied around – we want a future fit workforce; we want to be a future fit organisation. While people often think of what technology requirements they need, I was compelled to go deep on this last week as the story of Sam Altman’s role at Open AI unfolded.  He went from being sacked, to having a new role, almost taking his entire workforce with him and then being reinstated. I’m not sure we fully know why and how it all unfolded but one of the rumours that has been flying around has been off a super advanced in ..read more

If you are interested in learning more about the role of chatbots and generative AI in learning transfer, then I know you’ll surely love this insightful conversation I had with Sofie Willox whilst we were in San Diego attending the 2023 ATD Conference. The key highlights are: The role of technology in learning transfer The transition to generative AI The use of a scale of one to ten in setting and evaluating goals and actions Thanks again to Sofie for inviting me to share my thoughts about the two topics I enjoy talking about the most! Have fun watching (or listening!) to the full conversation ..read more

Navigating the language in the realm of learning can sometimes be tricky, and the terms we use to describe certain concepts can make all the difference. Take learning transfer, for example—it’s a field riddled with various terms like embedding, reminding, reinforcement, and behavioural change. What I might refer to as learning transfer could be embedding the learning for you. Nowadays, we find ourselves in a similar situation when it comes to digital coaching. While attending the New York University Coaching and Technology Summit, I realised that we often rely on assumptions and diverse langua ..read more

I had the privilege to be attending EduTech and enjoying a wide variety of sessions and conversations. Among the many thought-provoking insights, one presentation stood out – Josh Roberts, the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of NSW Education, shared the top 10 concerns that keep him awake at night. These concerns are relevant to all of us, especially those in the learning and development field, as technology increasingly plays a pivotal role in learning. Let’s delve into the key takeaways from Josh Roberts’ presentation: 1. Cybersecurity: Ensuring robust security measures, including sign-on pr ..read more