https://endurancelearning.com/training-podcast/enSelf-ImprovementEndurance Learning, LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/85b56dae30fdd9497e1f5585be162130.jpghttps://endurancelearning.com/training-podcast/Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:33:19 +0000Brian WashburnEndurance Learningbrian@endurancelearning.comWe're passionate about improving every training experience. Our guests range from experts in Learning & Development to professionals who have landed in training and have found their way. You'll hear from business leaders, innovative thinkers, and...trueepisodichttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/training-reflection-activities/
📖 Check out Katrina Kennedy's book Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68243801Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:30:08 +0000Brian WashburnHost Brian Washburn talks with Katrina Kennedy, author of Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers, about how reflection helps transform training from a one-time event into lasting behavior change. Katrina shares practical...
📖 Check out Katrina Kennedy's book Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>890brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,katrinakennedy,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningretention,learningthatlasts,reflection,reflectionforlearning,skillsdevelopment,skillstraining,talentdevelopment,trainingdesignfalse165fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/manager-development-the-investment-that-unlocks-21-more-profit--68063980
From accountability and peer support to mentorship and cohort discussions, Dan shares actionable strategies to address leadership gaps and help organizations align managers, boost engagement, and drive performance.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68063980Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:20:00 +0000Brian WashburnResearch shows that management quality is the single biggest predictor of employee satisfaction and retention. In this episode, Brian Washburn speaks with Dan Lawner, Founder of Bevel Talent, about why managers are the key to employee engagement and...
From accountability and peer support to mentorship and cohort discussions, Dan shares actionable strategies to address leadership gaps and help organizations align managers, boost engagement, and drive performance.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1246beveltalent,brianwashburn,danlawner,endurancelearning,leadershipdevelopment,leadershiptraining,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,managerdevelopment,managers,managertraining,talentdevelopmentfalse164fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-taking-orders-lead-change-in-learning-development--67879293
📖 Check out Jess Almlie's book L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67879293Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:30:07 +0000Brian WashburnToo often in L&D, we’re handed a “training solution” and asked to deliver it without question. In this episode, Brian Washburn talks with L&D expert Jess Almlie about how to stop being an “order taker” and become a strategic business partner....
📖 Check out Jess Almlie's book L&D Order Taker No More! Become a Strategic Business Partner.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1125brianwashburn,elearning,endurancelearning,hr,instructionaldesign,jessalmlie,l&d,l&dordertakernomore,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,trainingfalse163fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/better-leaders/
Tune in to hear thoughts on what leadership really means, why titles don’t make leaders, and how HR and L&D can work together to support stronger workplace culture and retention.
Wendy also shares a practical technique (something you could try tomorrow with your team!) to help leaders step outside their own perspective.

📖 Check out Wendy's book Suck It Up, Buttercup: Be a Leader People Will Follow.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66842643Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:42:22 +0000Brian WashburnIf you're interested in how L&D professionals can support better leadership at every level of an organization, check out my latest podcast with The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers. Wendy brings a direct, practical approach to leadership, and she doesn’t...
Tune in to hear thoughts on what leadership really means, why titles don’t make leaders, and how HR and L&D can work together to support stronger workplace culture and retention.
Wendy also shares a practical technique (something you could try tomorrow with your team!) to help leaders step outside their own perspective.

📖 Check out Wendy's book Suck It Up, Buttercup: Be a Leader People Will Follow.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1114bealeaderpeoplewillfollow,brianwashburn,development,elearning,endurancelearning,hr,humanresources,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,peopleleadership,suckitupbuttercup,thehrlady,training,wendysellersfalse162fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/10-years-business-of-learning
⛵Endurance Learning is a full service training development company, delivering the best in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer sessions. 

🎩Check out Small Business Founder where Tim and Brian share lessons they've learned with other small business owners.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66397427Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:13 +0000Brian WashburnWhat does it really take to build a lasting business? Brian Washburn and Tim Waxenfelter, co-founders of Endurance Learning, pull back the curtain on 10 years of grit, unexpected pivots, and hard-won lessons. No sugarcoating; just real stories from...
⛵Endurance Learning is a full service training development company, delivering the best in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer sessions. 

🎩Check out Small Business Founder where Tim and Brian share lessons they've learned with other small business owners.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1502brianwashburn,businessoflearning,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,entrepreneurship,landd,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,skillsdevelopment,skillstraining,smallbusiness,smallbusinessfounder,talentdevelopment,timwaxenfelter,trainingdesignfalse161fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/mike-taylor-marketingThink Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro, which he co-authored with Bianca Baumann. Taylor dives into the overlap between marketing and learning & development (L&D), arguing that marketers are far better at capturing attention and sparking behavior change, two areas where L&D often falls short. He shares ways that, with just a shift in mindset, applying marketing principles to training design can create a strikingly more engaging and effective learning experience.

📖 Visit Mike Taylor's book website Train Like a Marketer

📗Get Mike Taylor's book: Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66058118Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:14 +0000Brian WashburnHost Brian Washburn chats with learning consultant and author Mike Taylor about his new book, Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro, which he co-authored with Bianca Baumann. Taylor dives into the overlap between marketing and learning...Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro, which he co-authored with Bianca Baumann. Taylor dives into the overlap between marketing and learning & development (L&D), arguing that marketers are far better at capturing attention and sparking behavior change, two areas where L&D often falls short. He shares ways that, with just a shift in mindset, applying marketing principles to training design can create a strikingly more engaging and effective learning experience.

📖 Visit Mike Taylor's book website Train Like a Marketer

📗Get Mike Taylor's book: Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1038brianwashburn,corporatetraining,elearning,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,marketing,miketaylor,skillsdevelopment,skillstraining,talentdevelopment,thinklikeamarketer,trainingdesign,trainlikeamarketerfalse160fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/2025-global-sentiment-survey
🗄️Download Donald Taylor’s 2025 Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey

📜 Read the full transcript of The Pulse of Learning: The 2025 L&D Global Sentiment Survey.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📖 Brian's own perespective on the future of L&D is in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65684666Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:30:07 +0000Brian WashburnDonald Taylor’s 2025 Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey reveals AI’s explosive impact on workplace learning, but the real story is how professionals are moving from buzz to action—using it for everything from quick content fixes to...
🗄️Download Donald Taylor’s 2025 Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey

📜 Read the full transcript of The Pulse of Learning: The 2025 L&D Global Sentiment Survey.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📖 Brian's own perespective on the future of L&D is in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1524brianwashburn,corporatetraining,donaldhtaylor,donaldh.taylor,futureofwork,globalsentimentsurvey,l&d,learning&development,performancesupport,professionaltraining,reskilling,skillstraining,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,workplacetrainingfalse159fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/talent-management-talent-development-in-ngos/
I've added some links below to relevant resources including the newest, our Free Learning Objectives Generator!

🎯 Create training session descriptions and learning objectives with a free learning objectives generator.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of the discussion of Talent Development in NGO's.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61242769Thu, 26 Sep 2024 06:00:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhether you are working in an NGO or not, this discussion with Gretchen Regehr from Conservation International will have you thinking more deeply about the role of both talent management and talent development in your organization. I've added some...
I've added some links below to relevant resources including the newest, our Free Learning Objectives Generator!

🎯 Create training session descriptions and learning objectives with a free learning objectives generator.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of the discussion of Talent Development in NGO's.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>855coaching,cpd,curriculum,development,elearning,engagement,hr,instruction,instructional,l&d,learning,management,ngo,pedegogy,performance,regehr,talent,training,washburn,workshopsfalse158fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/activities-early-childhood-training/Endurance Learning's Activity Cookbook into their early childhood training session. 

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61041513Thu, 22 Aug 2024 06:00:01 +0000Brian WashburnWe love cooking up new resources for the L&D field. We get excited when people download them. But we don't often know how they're being used. I had the opportunity to talk to two early childhood leaders, Glenna Gamble and Sharon Norris, and learn...Endurance Learning's Activity Cookbook into their early childhood training session. 

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>759coaching,curriculum,development,ece,elearning,engagement,hr,hrd,id,instruction,instructional,l&d,learning,mentorship,pedagogy,performance,teaching,training,workshopsfalse157fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/train-the-trainer-program-inspiration/Brian spoke with John Edinger, a trainer he met while delivering a train-the-trainer session.

John shares just what it was about the design of the program that he went through that inspired him to be doing things new or differently or better, even though he'd already been training for a while. 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60867879Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:03 +0000Brian Washburnhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/brianwashburn/ spoke with John Edinger, a trainer he met while delivering a train-the-trainer session. John shares just what it was about the design of the program that he went through that inspired him to be doing things...Brian spoke with John Edinger, a trainer he met while delivering a train-the-trainer session.

John shares just what it was about the design of the program that he went through that inspired him to be doing things new or differently or better, even though he'd already been training for a while. 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>883coaching,cpd,curriculum,development,eddinger,elearning,engagement,hr,instruction,l&d,learning,mentorship,pedagogy,propane,teaching,training,washburn,workshopfalse156fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/training-team-from-scratch-pt-2/Tim Barnosky, Manager of Training and Development for Innovative Solutions about his work building an L&D function from scratch. Check out episode 147 to hear the first part of this conversation.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.
 
🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning: www.endurancelearning.com

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60792135Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:00:04 +0000Brian WashburnThis is the followup conversation with  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-barnosky-77a1aa30/ about his work building an L&D function from scratch. Check out...Tim Barnosky, Manager of Training and Development for Innovative Solutions about his work building an L&D function from scratch. Check out episode 147 to hear the first part of this conversation.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.
 
🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning: www.endurancelearning.com

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>1204brian,build-borrow-buy,coaching,curate,design,development,hr,instruction,instructional,l&d,learning,od,pedagogy,teaching,training,washburnfalse155fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/training-program-maturity-model/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training design and development firm that has helped dozens of organizations build out mature training programs using elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing. training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help develop your training program from Endurance Learning. 

📝 If you want to learn more about creating your own training, read about what questions you should ask yourself when building a program.


🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Michelle Baker about some of the most common training elements and how to use them effectively.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which can help you build a training program, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Build your training program faster with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training and develop training programs faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58002472Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnHow strategic is your training program? How outcome-oriented, governed or sustainable is it? In today's podcast, Danielle Duran speaks with Brian Washburn about how to objectively measure your training program in those four key areas. Endurance...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training design and development firm that has helped dozens of organizations build out mature training programs using elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing. training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help develop your training program from Endurance Learning. 

📝 If you want to learn more about creating your own training, read about what questions you should ask yourself when building a program.


🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Michelle Baker about some of the most common training elements and how to use them effectively.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which can help you build a training program, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Build your training program faster with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training and develop training programs faster and better.]]>1055brianwashburn,curriculum,danielleduran,development,hr,humanresources,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,teaching,training,trainingprogram,washburnfalse154fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/inclusive-training-design/Jolene Jang at a recent conference, Brian Washburn found himself continuously shaking his head. Every time she pointed out another way learning design can be more inclusive, and quite frankly inviting, to all learners, he thought: there's something else I'm not currently doing. Join Endurance Learning's Brian Washburn as he sits down with Jolene Jang to find out more about ways to design more inclusive training programs.


Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Carrie Heron about finding success in DEI training.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

💻 Visit Jolene Jang’s website and learn more about why inclusivity matters in training.

📖 Still trying to figure out how to build inclusive training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course and dive deeper into creating inclusive training at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Want to apply what you’ve learned in this episode? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and build your own inclusive program with the revolutionary tool that's helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57848077Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhen participating in a DEI-focused session led by https://jolenejang.com/ at a recent conference, https://endurancelearning.com/brian-washburn/ found himself continuously shaking his head. Every time she pointed out another way learning design can be...Jolene Jang at a recent conference, Brian Washburn found himself continuously shaking his head. Every time she pointed out another way learning design can be more inclusive, and quite frankly inviting, to all learners, he thought: there's something else I'm not currently doing. Join Endurance Learning's Brian Washburn as he sits down with Jolene Jang to find out more about ways to design more inclusive training programs.


Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Carrie Heron about finding success in DEI training.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

💻 Visit Jolene Jang’s website and learn more about why inclusivity matters in training.

📖 Still trying to figure out how to build inclusive training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course and dive deeper into creating inclusive training at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Want to apply what you’ve learned in this episode? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and build your own inclusive program with the revolutionary tool that's helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1166brianwashburn,dei,diversity,elearning,equity,hr,inclusion,inclusivity,jolenjang,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,trainingfalse153fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-152-where-sales-enablement-meets-l-d--57566596
www.endurancelearning.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57566596Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnNatalie Mazzie, an experienced sales enablement professional, discussed the crossover between training and sales enablement. Hear the Top 3 Sales Enablement Lessons for Learning & Development Professionals and more in this conversation with...
www.endurancelearning.com]]>81651elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,businesstraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learningdesign,learning&development,nataliemazzie,professionaltraining,salesenablement,salestraining,talentdevelopmentfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/inclusive-training-design/Brian Washburn is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Jolene Jang about inclusive training design.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy and get more information on how to inclusively design training.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and create inclusive training quicker than ever with the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56239372Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIs your ILT designed with accessibility and inclusion in mind? Gwen Navarrete Klapperich wants to make sure you consider accessibility and inclusion in your ILT design, and offers some suggestions on how to do just that. Brian Washburn is the CEO of...Brian Washburn is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Jolene Jang about inclusive training design.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy and get more information on how to inclusively design training.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and create inclusive training quicker than ever with the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better
]]>76051elementsoflearning,accessbilityinlearning,accessbilityintraining,accessibility,accessiblityandinclusion,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,gwenklapperich,ilt,inclusion,inclusivelearning,instructionaldesign,instructorledtraining,instructor-ledtraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopmentfalse151fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/instructional-design-escape-rooms/
While the team at Endurance Learning hasn’t designed any actual escape rooms (but did include a digital escape room in its Foundations of L&D program) it is well known as a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


📖 Learn more about how you can use instructional design and how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Brian's book Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

📝 Read about how you can combine AI and instructional design to perfect your results.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Want to perfect your instructional design? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56076229Thu, 13 Jul 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIf you've ever been to an escape room, you can observe what a group of highly engaged people look like for 60 straight minutes. Is there a way to harness escape room design elements and bring them into the world of corporate training? Brian talks to...
While the team at Endurance Learning hasn’t designed any actual escape rooms (but did include a digital escape room in its Foundations of L&D program) it is well known as a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


📖 Learn more about how you can use instructional design and how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Brian's book Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

📝 Read about how you can combine AI and instructional design to perfect your results.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Want to perfect your instructional design? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>120251elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,corporatetrainingdesign,endurancelearning,escaperoom,escaperoomdesign,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,natemartin,puzzlebreak,talentdevelopment,teambuilding,teambuildingactivitiesfalse150fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/learning-development-resume-get-noticed/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to L&D professionals Asha Aravindakshan and Rae Button about how you can successfully transition to a career in L&D.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you build an even better resume from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Want to make your resume even stronger? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Brian’s discuss about resumes for L&D.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56008697Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhen you're applying for an L&D job, how do you best position yourself to get a call from a recruiter or hiring manager? Experienced HR professional, Maria Leggett, offers her insights in today's podcast. Endurance Learning is a full-service...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to L&D professionals Asha Aravindakshan and Rae Button about how you can successfully transition to a career in L&D.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you build an even better resume from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Want to make your resume even stronger? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Brian’s discuss about resumes for L&D.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>85151elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,careerchange,careerpivot,endurancelearning,instrucationaldesignjobs,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigncareer,l&d,l&dcareers,l&djobs,l&dresume,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,marialeggett,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalse149fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/pivoting-into-the-world-of-ld/
Transitioning fields can be tough, but Endurance Learning’s team of instructional designers can ease the pressure. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Pivot into corporate training and L&D effectively with Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula?  that helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk more with Asha Aravindakshan about pivoting into L&D. 

📖 Read Asha Aravindakshan’s book Skills: The Common Denominator and learn more about transitioning careers.

🆓 Get access to more free resources about corporate training and learning & development from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn everything you need to know to be successful in learning and development with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Need some help in your new corporate training position? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54653837Thu, 22 Jun 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIf you're looking to pivot into a role in the corporate training or learning and development space, this episode will give you some insights and questions to think about. Transitioning fields can be tough, but Endurance Learning’s team of...
Transitioning fields can be tough, but Endurance Learning’s team of instructional designers can ease the pressure. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Pivot into corporate training and L&D effectively with Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula?  that helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk more with Asha Aravindakshan about pivoting into L&D. 

📖 Read Asha Aravindakshan’s book Skills: The Common Denominator and learn more about transitioning careers.

🆓 Get access to more free resources about corporate training and learning & development from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn everything you need to know to be successful in learning and development with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Need some help in your new corporate training position? Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1710adulteducation,ashaaravindakshan,brianwashburn,careerpivot,corporatetraining,educationcareers,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,networking,professionaldevelopment,professionaltraining,raebutton,skilldevelopment,skillsthecommondenominator,teachertotrainerfalse148fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-147-building-an-internal-l-d-team-in-an-organization-part-1--54132160
Useful Links:

• Endurance Learning
• Soapbox
• L&D Pro Academy

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54132160Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnHow do you build an L&D team from scratch? Tim Barnosky of Innovative Solutions is currently in the process of answering that question. Today's podcast revolves around his vision and the challenges he anticipates. Useful Links: -...
Useful Links:

• Endurance Learning
• Soapbox
• L&D Pro Academy

]]>905brianwashburn,endurancelearning,innovativesolutions,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,timbarnosky,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/applying-constructal-law-to-professional-development/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about incorporating natural laws of design and evolution with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Connecting Theoretical Physics with Learning & Development.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53932920Mon, 22 May 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnThe constructal law of design and evolution in nature can actually be applied in very concrete ways to the world of learning and professional development to help individuals, teams and organizations flow more efficiently. Endurance Learning is a...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about incorporating natural laws of design and evolution with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Connecting Theoretical Physics with Learning & Development.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>879brianwashburn,canoncollaborative,christinebizzell,cliftonstrengths,constructallaw,constructallawofphysics,designinnature,endurancelearning,interdependencebydesignfalse146fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/when-the-trainer-becomes-the-pupil/
Endurance Learning is a full-service, boutique instructional design firm, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to learn about what Brian and his guests covered in this episode from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Are you trainer looking to become a pupil? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Turning the Tables: From Trainer to Student.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53862557Mon, 15 May 2023 11:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnAs people who have designed and delivered effective training, Kassy Laborie and Zovig Garboushian know a thing or two about good learning experiences. So what nuggets have they gleaned from a 9-month course that they're both attending, and that all of...
Endurance Learning is a full-service, boutique instructional design firm, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to learn about what Brian and his guests covered in this episode from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Are you trainer looking to become a pupil? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Turning the Tables: From Trainer to Student.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>141351elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,kassylaborie,keynotespeaking,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,trainingfacilitation,zoviggarboushianfalse145fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/getting-started-with-game-design-for-learning/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Is your team struggling with incorporating game design into training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still finding it hard to work games into your learning design? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. Brian shares more about Gamification and Games on 51elementsoflearning.com.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Lauren Wescott on cooperative and competitive games and their place in training.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you gamify your training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about game design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Getting Started with Game Design.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and incorporate games into your training design with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53769791Mon, 08 May 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnKarl Kapp has written 8 books, created 11 LinkedIn Learning courses and has an entire YouTube channel devoted to game and game design. Today on the podcast, he spends some time talking about how to bring game elements into learning. Endurance...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Is your team struggling with incorporating game design into training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still finding it hard to work games into your learning design? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. Brian shares more about Gamification and Games on 51elementsoflearning.com.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Lauren Wescott on cooperative and competitive games and their place in training.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you gamify your training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about game design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Getting Started with Game Design.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and incorporate games into your training design with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>185251elementsoflearning,adultlearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,gamedesign,gamesforeducation,gamesforlearning,gamification,instructionaldesign,karlkapp,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningthroughplay,talentdevelopment,trainingdesignfalse144fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-143-is-this-the-world-s-most-effective-role-play--53609090https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609090Mon, 01 May 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhen it comes to your training participants, two of the dirtiest, or perhaps scariest, words you can say during a session may be: role play. In today's podcast, John Crook, Head of Learning at Intersol Global, offers some thoughts on how to make role...1060adultlearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,intersolglobal,johncrook,l&d,learning&development,professionaltraining,roleplay,role-play,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,traininglikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-142-what-can-training-designers-learn-from-a-popular-keynote-speaker--53609055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53609055Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhat can anyone who designs training learn from the way a keynote speaker designs and refines their presentation? Reknowned keynote speaker, Jessica Kriegel, answers that question and more in today's podcast.811brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,facilitation,facilitationskills,instructionaldesign,jessicakriegel,keynote,keynoteaddress,keynotespeaker,l&d,learning&development,oratoryskills,professionaltraining,publicspeaking,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-141-what-role-does-training-actually-play-in-an-employee-s-development--53503860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53503860Mon, 17 Apr 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIf you're involved in developing strategies to help people learn and grow in their roles, today's podcast is for you. Danielle Lopez, a fraud investigator for a major financial services company, shares her insights on what mix of stretch assignments,...87451elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,mentorship,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulisten,workplacetrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-140-how-do-organizations-help-employees-learn-outside-of-training-or-elearning--53318767https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53318767Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnBuilding a culture of learning inside your organization doesn't always mean you need to build training sessions or elearning courses. Sherry Metz Johnson offers some thoughts on what a true culture of learning can look like.96951elementsoflearning,adultlearning,brianwashburn,corporatelearning,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdevelopmentfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/ai-microlearning/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still struggling to fit AI into your training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Read about how you can bake inclusivity into your AI-based training.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you include AI in your training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can use AI in your training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Another tool that has added AI is Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53257958Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnAI is all the rage these days. 7Taps has figured out a way to embed AI into their microlearning platform to make your experience even quicker. It looks like this is the future of AI in learning tools. 7Taps co-founder Kate Udalova shares her insights....
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still struggling to fit AI into your training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Read about how you can bake inclusivity into your AI-based training.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you include AI in your training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can use AI in your training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Another tool that has added AI is Soapbox +AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>86051elementsoflearning,7taps,aitechnology,brianwashburn,chatgpt,endurancelearning,kateudalova,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,microlearning,professionaltraining,talentdevelopmentfalse138fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/grumpy-hours-change-management/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped organizations support change initiatives through training that delivers real impact.

📖 Need more help with large-scale changes? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Found more solutions to problems in your organization with Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? That helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you create change in your organization from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Creative Change Management.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and lead organizational change with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53176711Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnMarci Morford has helped large organizations, such as The Gates Foundation and Salesforce, navigate some large-scale changes. What's her secret? Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning,...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped organizations support change initiatives through training that delivers real impact.

📖 Need more help with large-scale changes? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Found more solutions to problems in your organization with Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? That helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you create change in your organization from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Creative Change Management.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and lead organizational change with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>928brianwashburn,changemanagement,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,grumpyhours,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,marcimorford,organizationalchange,professionaltraining,talentdevelopmentfalse137fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-136-what-does-70-20-10-actually-look-like-for-a-self-directed-learner--52880573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52880573Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIf you've been in L&D for any amount of time, you probably have heard of the 70:20:10 framework. But what does it actually look like in action? And what can instructional designers learn from one woman's self-guided learning journey? Today's...102070:20:10,70:20:10framework,adulteducation,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,workplacelearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-135-does-hr-hold-the-secret-for-l-d-success--52855800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52855800Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnHR and L&D have a lot of overlapping goals, but they're often run by people with very different backgrounds, and there are even two very different professional associations that support these distinct groups. This podcast briefly explores how HR...728brianwashburn,businessdevelopment,businesslearning,corporatelearning,corporatetranining,endurancelearning,hr,humanresources,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,michellebaker,professionaltraining,talentdevelopment,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-134-where-do-hr-and-l-d-intersect--52682567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52682567Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnWith two distinct professional associations (SHRM and ATD), the worlds of HR and Learning and Development seem to be separate entities. Deadra Welcome feels there are ways that those two worlds can come together to achieve great things.785atd,brianwashburn,deadrawelcome,endurancelearning,hr,humanresources,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,shrm,skilldevelopment,skillstraining,talentdevelopment,training,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/what-is-accessibility-in-learning-design-and-why-is-it-important/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise, design and develop accessible training that leads to change.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich about accessibility in instructor led training. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to learn more about accessibility from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about accessibility in learning with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Accessibility in Learning Design.

💻 Make accessible training faster than ever with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52619743Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnWhat is "accessibility" in learning? Why is it important to design learning for everyone? What are one or two things you might want to be doing differently with your design, today? David Berman is an expert in accessibility in learning design and...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise, design and develop accessible training that leads to change.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk with Gwen Navarrete Klapperich about accessibility in instructor led training. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to learn more about accessibility from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about accessibility in learning with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Accessibility in Learning Design.

💻 Make accessible training faster than ever with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1231accessibility,accessibletraining,brianwashburn,davidberman,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesignfalse133fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/using-xapi-to-collect-data-on-learning-programs/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Not only has our team successfully implemented adult learning many times over, but since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

💻 Visit Torrance Learning and learn more about what Megan and Matt do and explore more learning solutions.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk more with Megan Torrance about xAPI and its uses.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can collect data more effectively with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and use the data you’ve collected with xAPI to build more training with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51960583Mon, 28 Nov 2022 12:15:02 +0000Brian WashburnxAPI can be used to collect data in any digital learning experience - from elearning to videos. This episode, featuring Megan Torrance, Matt Kliewer, and Wendy Morgan, offers the perspective of both a learning design team AND an end-user of xAPI, all...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Not only has our team successfully implemented adult learning many times over, but since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

💻 Visit Torrance Learning and learn more about what Megan and Matt do and explore more learning solutions.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk more with Megan Torrance about xAPI and its uses.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can collect data more effectively with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and use the data you’ve collected with xAPI to build more training with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>175951elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,mattkleiwer,megantorrance,torrancelearning,trainlikeyoulisten,wendymorgan,xapifalse132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-131-training-and-professional-development-is-a-social-mission--51880893https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51880893Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIt really doesn't matter if you're working for a small nonprofit or the world's largest, most profitable corporation. Our role in learning and development is a social mission because we can truly change lives if we're doing our jobs correctly.34451elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,traininganddevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-130-updating-training-materials-that-seem-good-enough--51804449https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51804449Mon, 07 Nov 2022 12:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnSometimes we're asked to review and improve a training program that seems perfectly fine as it is. Taking a look at the fundamentals on which the program is built may offer some clues about possible ways to improve something that, on the surface,...454brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigner,landd,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,trainingmaterials,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-129-matching-training-media-and-delivery-format-to-organizational-need--51734218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51734218Mon, 31 Oct 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnIf someone just needs to be aware of something, should you make them attend a training? If someone needs to build skills, is there any other way than a training to do that? In today's podcast, I talk about how to match the learning need with the...72051elementsoflearning,adultlearning,bloomstaxonomy,bloom'staxonomy,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningobjectives,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-128-setting-bloom-s-taxonomy-aside--51664685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51664685Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:30:01 +0000Brian WashburnBloom's Taxonomy has been used for decades to help instructional designers think through and develop learning objectives. In today's podcast I offer some thoughts on how instructional designers might want to think through the intent behind their...483adultlearning,benjaminbloom,bloomstaxonomy,bloom'staxonomy,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,learningobjectives,trainlikeachampionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-127-got-training-writer-s-block-maybe-the-solution-is-to-do-nothing--51592419https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51592419Mon, 17 Oct 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIt can be hard to always need to come up with creative ways to present information and engage learners. Sometimes the best thing to do is to do nothing.444brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learnerengagement,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,training,trainlikeyoulisten,writersblock,writer'sblock,writingblockfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-126-lessons-from-techlearn-2022-with-kristin-torrence-and-betty-dannewitz--51447050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51447050Mon, 03 Oct 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhether you've been to many conferences or if you're getting ready to head to your first conference, this week's podcast offers some thoughts on how you can get the most out of your conference experience.1405bettydannewitz,brianwashburn,conferenceattendance,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,kristintorrence,learning,learninganddevelopment,learningconference,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,techlearning,training,trainingmagagzinefalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/from-teachers-to-elearning-designers/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Want to transition from classroom to corporate? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? provides an overview of the pieces and parts that make up the L&D field. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you transfer your classroom skills to training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Build your corporate skills and transition fields more effectively with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📝 Read more advice from Brian on how to go from classroom teaching to elearning.

📜 Read the full transcript of From Teachers to Elearning Designers.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51364965Mon, 26 Sep 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnGoing from classroom teacher to corporate trainer brings a lot of transferable skills from one role to the next. Going from classroom teacher to elearning designer is a bit more of a transition. This conversation with two elearning designers...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Want to transition from classroom to corporate? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? provides an overview of the pieces and parts that make up the L&D field. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you transfer your classroom skills to training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Build your corporate skills and transition fields more effectively with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📝 Read more advice from Brian on how to go from classroom teaching to elearning.

📜 Read the full transcript of From Teachers to Elearning Designers.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>1422brianwashburn,careerchange,elearning,elearningdesigner,endurancelearning,hannahradant,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,lindsaygarcia,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,teachertotrainer,teachingtotrainingfalse125fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/starting-your-own-training-consultancy/Jason Meucci and Eric Girard, who are both successful in the consultancy field, about what you should consider when starting your own firm.

Brian is not without his own insights on starting a training design and development firm. Brian is the co-founder, CEO and master trainer at Endurance Learning. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 In Brian Washburn’s latest book he shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Starting your own consultancy can be daunting. Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems and successfully transition from subject matter expert to business owner. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Want to learn more about starting your own training consultancy? Check out Brian’s conversation with Elaine Biech about how she has become so successful in learning and development consulting.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 If you’re trying to build up or round out your skillset, you might be interested in the online training for L&D professionals available at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Starting a consultancy requires having the best tools to design training. Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better to manage your new clientele.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51290672Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnConverting your side hustle into a full time training consultancy can be an exciting idea, but there are some challenges you'll want to think about. Brian Washburn talks to...Jason Meucci and Eric Girard, who are both successful in the consultancy field, about what you should consider when starting your own firm.

Brian is not without his own insights on starting a training design and development firm. Brian is the co-founder, CEO and master trainer at Endurance Learning. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 In Brian Washburn’s latest book he shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Starting your own consultancy can be daunting. Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems and successfully transition from subject matter expert to business owner. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Want to learn more about starting your own training consultancy? Check out Brian’s conversation with Elaine Biech about how she has become so successful in learning and development consulting.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 If you’re trying to build up or round out your skillset, you might be interested in the online training for L&D professionals available at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Starting a consultancy requires having the best tools to design training. Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better to manage your new clientele.

]]>1835brianwashburn,consulting,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,ericgirard,facilitation,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigners,jasonmeucci,l&d,learning&development,soapbox,soapboxify,talentdevelopment,trainingconsultant,trainingconsulting,trainingfacilitation,trainingfacilitator,trainlikeyoulistenfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-123-quiet-quitting-for-training-professionals--51214920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51214920Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnYes, I shamelessly jumped on board the "quiet quitting" bandwagon this week with a podcast around how training professionals can adopt some sort of boundaries when it comes to the work we're asked to do.594brianwashburn,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning&development,professionaltraining,quietquitting,talentdevelopment,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-122-low-cost-immediately-applicable-team-development-with-the-training-team-at-unifi--51060203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51060203Mon, 29 Aug 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnTraining teams are often compared to the cobbler's children who have no shoes (because they're often helping others learn, but rarely take time out for their own learning). In today's podcast we spotlight a team from Unifi that has adopted a book club...132851elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionalbookclub,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,teamdevelopment,trainingdesign,unifiaviation,what'syourformulafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-121-my-top-10-tools-for-learning--50962299https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50962299Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnEvery year Jane Hart conducts a survey of the top tools used for learning, across industries and around the world. Here is my top 10 list as well as a link for you to vote on your top 10 learning tools!605brianwashgburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,janehart,learningtech,learningtechnology,learningtools,toolsforlearning,toplearningtools,toptools4learning,toptoolsforlearning,what'syourformulafalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/effective-training-design-has-layers/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Trying to make your program even more engaging? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you add more layers to your training design from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about effective training design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Effective Training Design Has Layers.

💻 Make your training more effective with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50887515Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:35:02 +0000Brian WashburnHaving a series of engaging activities in your training program can be a good thing. The big question, however, is what lies beneath those engaging activities? Brian Washburn, master trainer and CEO of Endurance Learning attempts to answer these...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Trying to make your program even more engaging? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you add more layers to your training design from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about effective training design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Effective Training Design Has Layers.

💻 Make your training more effective with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>52251elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,elementsoflearning,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,trainingfacilitation,what'syourformulafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-119-leaders-assemble-leadership-in-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-with-gordon-schmidt-sy-islam--50845807https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50845807Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnOf all the Marvel characters, who was the best leader? How did Thanos actually get people to follow him? And what transferable lessons from Marvel might you be able to take into your organization? Two authors of the book "Leaders Assemble! Leadership...1787brianwashburn,endurancelearning,gordonschmidt,leadersassemble,leadership,leadershipeducation,leadershipmanagement,leadershiptraining,management,marvelcinematicuniverse,marvelleadership,mcu,syislam,talentdevelopment,talentmetricsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-118-mentoring-what-is-it-and-how-is-it-different-from-coaching-with-wendy-axelrod--50727593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50727593Mon, 01 Aug 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnIs mentoring different than coaching? Is it appropriate for someone to mentor another person who is older or more experienced? Author Wendy Axelrod offers her thoughts on these questions and more!979brianwasburn,coaching,endurancelearning,humanresources,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,mentoring,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,wendyaxelrodfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-117-benefits-of-getting-involved-with-your-local-atd-chapter-with-gwen-navarrete-klapperich-and-sarah-schillen--50699603https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50699603Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnJoining a local ATD chapter can lead to new contacts and relationships, opportunities to grow skills that your current company doesn't offer you and even business opportunities. This week's podcast features the current presidents of two local ATD...1197associationfortalentdevelopmen,atd,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,volunteering,volunteerismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-116-microlearning-basics--50606775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50606775Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnDid you know there are at least 6 different types of microlearning? In today's podcast, Karl Kapp and Robyn Defelice (authors of Microlearning Short and Sweet) go in depth about what microlearning is and what you should know before you get started.1998brianwashburn,corporatetraining,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,karlkapp,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,microlearning,robyndefelice,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-115-l-d-beach-reads-2022-edition--50529025https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50529025Mon, 11 Jul 2022 11:35:01 +0000Brian WashburnThis summer, if you're looking for a good book to read, I have one recommendation. And it will probably take you the rest of the summer to read. And then four other fantastic L&D-centered books will hit bookshelves beginning in September. Here are my...637associationfortalentdevelopmen,atd,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,hybridlearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,l&dbooks,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,training,trainingbooks,trainlikeachampion,traninganddevelopment,virtuallearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-114-what-is-training-for-with-betty-dannewitz-and-kassy-laborie--50335042https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50335042Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnVirtual training expert Kassy Laborie and Augmented Reality expert Betty Dannewitz drop by this week's podcast to discuss what "training" is for, and they got into a heated game of training trivia to wrap up the episode.1595augmentedreality,bettydannewitz,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,kassylaborie,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,trainlikeachampion,virtualtrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-113-instructional-design-for-non-training-professionals-with-guy-wallace--50154194https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50154194Mon, 13 Jun 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhat is "instructional design" and how does one put together effective learning programs? In today's podcast, Guy Wallace boils over 40 years of experience down into a 15 minute conversation about how effective learning can be designed.108851elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,corporatetraining,guywallace,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigner,l&d,learninganddesign,learningdesign,learning&design,performanceimprovement,talentdevelopment,training,trainlikeachampionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-112-is-it-possible-to-learn-from-other-people-via-social-media-with-lauren-hug--50050878https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50050878Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:25:01 +0000Brian WashburnIt's pretty easy to find thought leaders in our field by scrolling through Twitter or LinkedIn. Lately, it seems like people are increasingly wanting to be heard, and doing a lot less hearing. This week's podcast guest, Lauren Hug, has some thoughts...72951elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,communication,digitalcommunication,digitalgrace,digitalkindness,endurancelearning,hugspeak,laurenhug,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,socialmedia,talentdevelopment,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-111-have-fomo-after-seeing-everyone-s-posts-about-atd-ice-last-week--49895175https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49895175Mon, 23 May 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIn this week's podcast, I talk a little about why we should constantly be looking to improve our L&D skillset, and I offer some specific suggestions for how we can do that, especially if we don't have the time or budget to make it to a big industry event.681associationtalentdevelopment,atd,atdice,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,landd,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-110-what-s-on-the-horizon-for-l-d-according-to-andrew-scivally--49806227https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49806227Mon, 16 May 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnOver the past couple of years, Andrew Scivally has been a busy man. His company has acquired six other companies and changed their name from eLearning Brothers to ELB Learning. Here are some of his thoughts on the industry...1345andrewscivally,brianwashburn,elblearning,elearning,elearningbros,elearningbrothers,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningcompany,learningdesign,learning&development,learningindustry,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-109-when-creating-elearning-the-five-differences-between-ilt-and-elearning-can-be-helpful-to-keep-in-mind--49719001https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49719001Mon, 09 May 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnThere are lots of differences between ILT and eLearning. In today's podcast I walk through five major differences and how to navigate them for anyone writing an eLearning script or storyboard.62351elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,elearning,elearningdesign,elearningmoduledesign,endurancelearning,ilt,instructionaldesign,instructor-ledtraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,training,trainlikeachampion,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/training-marketing-collaboration/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Want to make sure your new marketing tips translate to your training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still having trouble using marketing in your training design? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources about the crossroads between L&D and marketing from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how marketing can help you develop better training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of What Happens When Training and Marketing Collaborate?.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and incorporate marketing into your training with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49618953Mon, 02 May 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnIf you work in an organization big enough to have both training and marketing professionals, there might be some opportunities for win/win collaboration. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning,...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Want to make sure your new marketing tips translate to your training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still having trouble using marketing in your training design? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources about the crossroads between L&D and marketing from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how marketing can help you develop better training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of What Happens When Training and Marketing Collaborate?.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and incorporate marketing into your training with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>96551elementsoftraining,afterthetraining,brianwashburn,emilyledbetter,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,marketingandtraining,marketingstrategies,posttrainingfollowup,training,trainingandmarketing,trainingfollowup,trainingstrategies,trainlikeyoulistenfalse108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-107-who-do-you-lean-on-for-l-d-support--49540870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49540870Mon, 25 Apr 2022 11:45:02 +0000Brian WashburnIn today's podcast, I had the opportunity to talk with a handful of training professionals on the importance of "training support groups" and what you might want to keep in mind if you're thinking of forming your own group.137551elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning&development,learningprofessionals,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,trainingprofessionals,trainingsupport,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-106-know-something-say-something--49462413https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49462413Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnI'm pretty sure you have something worthwhile to share with the rest of the industry. In today's podcast I talk a bit about why you might want to share your knowledge even if you don't think you have something of value to say.71151elementsoflearning,atd,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learningdesign,learning&development,talentdevelopment,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-105-what-does-it-feel-like-to-work-on-an-elearning-project-as-part-of-a-team--49384598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49384598Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:30:05 +0000Brian WashburnWhether the person requesting an eLearning module is part of your organization, or it's a client outside of your organization, we've found that eLearning projects are most successful when you (the designer/developer) and the eLearning requester work...1274brianwashburn,elearning,elearningdesign,elearningdevelopment,elearningdevelopmentteam,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,talentdevelopment,teamcollaboration,teamwork,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-104-working-with-smes--49306216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49306216Mon, 04 Apr 2022 11:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnWorking with SMEs can be a blessing and a curse. They bring tremendous knowledge and experience, but sometimes it's difficult to get them to narrow things down for a 1- or 2-hour training program. Today's podcast goes into some questions that might...498brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,smes,subjectmatterexperts,talentdevelopment,trainingdesign,trainingdevelopment,trainingprograms,trainlikeyoulisten,workingwithsmesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-103-what-is-instructional-design--49208665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49208665Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIn today's podcast, I'll dive a little more deeply into some ways to define "instructional design", "instructional designer", and I'll also walk through some pros and cons of perhaps the most well-known instructional design model: ADDIE.72251elementsoflearning,addie,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigner,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learningdevelopment,learning&development,learningexperience,trainingdesign,trainingdevelopment,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-102-5-engagement-strategies-for-training--49097022https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49097022Mon, 21 Mar 2022 11:30:04 +0000Brian WashburnFrom before your presentation begins to just before you wrap up a training program, here are 5 strategies you can use to get your participants to actively engage with your content (whether they want to or not!).580brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,instructor-ledtraining,l&d,learnerengagement,learningactivities,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningengagement,trainingactivities,trainingdesign,trainingengagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-101-is-there-a-difference-between-engaging-training-and-effective-training--49042374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042374Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWho doesn't want their training to be engaging? While engagement is good, there is definitely a better goal to shoot for.466brianwashburn,effectivetraining,endurancelearning,engagingtraining,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,training,trainingdesign,trainingdesignstrategies,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-100-finding-your-ideal-training-job--48971465https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48971465Mon, 07 Mar 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnWondering where you might find your dream job in the field of learning and development? Today's podcast offers some thoughts on where to begin looking.585brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,jobsearch,l&d,l&dcareer,l&djobs,l&djobsearch,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,training,trainlikeachampion,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-99-modern-training-love-if-you-love-something-let-it-go--48890504https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48890504Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnIt had been a while since I was so giddy, but this research about the most important factors that determine whether people will apply what they've learned in training into their every day practice had my heart all aflutter... and then came the day I...275brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,training,trainlikeyoulisten,trainthetrainerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-98-modern-training-love-my-one-true-love--48679055https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48679055Mon, 14 Feb 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnSometimes, when we least expect it, love can find us. And sometimes it comes in the form of a handheld office supply.41251elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,facilitator,flipchartmarkers,ilt,instructionaldesign,instructor-ledtreating,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,moderntraininglove,mr.sketchmarkers,training,trainingfacilitator,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-97-giving-intention-to-the-sequence-and-flow-of-your-training-activities--48618730https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48618730Mon, 07 Feb 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnJust coming up with engaging training activities may not be enough. Here are some examples of training activities that can be integrated into your next training program with an intentional sequence and flow.710brianwashburn,e-learning,endurancelearning,engagingtraining,engagingtrainingactivities,instructionaldesign,instructor-ledtraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,training,trainingactivities,trainingdesign,trainingdesignmodel,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/a-4-step-training-design-model/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has used models like the 4-step training design model to help professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training and include all four steps in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you implement all four steps from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how to apple adult learning theory with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of 4-step training design model.

💻 Soapbox is designed to help you include all four steps in your training quicker and easier.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48513607Mon, 31 Jan 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnEndurance Learning uses a 4-step training design model that is based on Gagne’s 9 events of learning. Brian explores the role that anchor, content, application and future use activities have in helping a learner "get it”. Endurance Learning is a...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has used models like the 4-step training design model to help professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training and include all four steps in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you implement all four steps from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how to apple adult learning theory with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of 4-step training design model.

💻 Soapbox is designed to help you include all four steps in your training quicker and easier.]]>6544-stepdesignmodel,4-steptrainingdesignmodel,adragogy,adultlearningtheory,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,four-stepdesignmodel,four-steptrainingdesignmodel,gagne,gagne's9eventsofinstruction,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,malcolmknowles,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesign,trainingdesignmodel,trainlikeyoulistenfalse96fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-95-key-components-of-a-training-lesson-plan--48409361https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48409361Mon, 24 Jan 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnMy blog posts that offer a free training lesson plan template have been, by far, my most popular posts ever. In today's 10-minute podcast, I share some thoughts on the key components of a lesson plan in the event you want to make your own template.680brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,instructor-ledtraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,lessonplan,training,trainingdesign,trainingfacilitation,traininglessonplanfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/writing-effective-learning-objectives/
Brian is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


📖 Is your small team having problems with learning objectives? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still struggling with learning objectives? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Read more about why learning objectives are so important and how you can perfect them.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Want to perfect you learning objectives? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, and make better learning objectives instantly with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better. You can also check out the completely free Objectives Generator.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48322049Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnDuring train the trainer sessions, Brian tells his participants that if you can craft your learning objectives well, then the rest of the training program will pretty much write itself. Brian is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and...
Brian is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


📖 Is your small team having problems with learning objectives? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still struggling with learning objectives? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Read more about why learning objectives are so important and how you can perfect them.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Want to perfect you learning objectives? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, and make better learning objectives instantly with the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better. You can also check out the completely free Objectives Generator.]]>42351elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,learningobjectives,learningobjectivestaxonomy,training,trainingdesign,trainlikeyoulisten,trainthetrainer,writinggoodlearningobjectives,writinglearningobjectivesfalse94fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/what-is-adult-learning/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Not only has our team successfully implemented adult learning best practices repeatedly, but since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Get some ideas from Brian for specific activities you can add into your training to include adult learning.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Trying to be more effective in incorporating adult learning into your training? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and include adult learning in your training faster than ever with the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48220560Mon, 10 Jan 2022 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnHave you ever put together a really good training program and then wondered what made it so good? What was it about your training program that you wished you could bottle and pour out into your next training program, and the training program after...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Not only has our team successfully implemented adult learning best practices repeatedly, but since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

📝 Get some ideas from Brian for specific activities you can add into your training to include adult learning.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Trying to be more effective in incorporating adult learning into your training? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and include adult learning in your training faster than ever with the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>590adultlearner,adultlearning,adultlearningtheory,andragogy,brianwashburn,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,malcolmknowles,pedagogy,trainer,trainingfalse93fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-92-8-highly-successful-l-d-professionals-share-their-trainers-holiday-wishlist-items-and-new-years-resolutions--47896953https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47896953Mon, 13 Dec 2021 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnSometimes when you bring a collection of fun, smart people together, the conversation that ensues can be magical. In our final podcast of the year, we try to bring some holiday magic with some holiday wishlist items and new years resolution insights...1245bettydannewitz,brianwashburn,caranorth,cindyhuggett,kassylaborie,l&d,l&dwishlist,learning,learning&development,learningfacilitation,learningfacilitators,myraroldan,shannontipton,sharonwingron,timslade,training,trainlikeyoulisten,virtuallearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-91-how-can-we-help-new-managers-transition-from-their-individual-contributor-mindset-with-nancy-and-mike-komola--47692104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47692104Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhen someone is promoted, it's often because they're good at their job, not because they're good at managing people. Is it really any wonder that new managers often struggle to manage their teams when they've been given little (or no) people manager...1132brianwashburn,fitwellhr,goodatmanagingpeople,mikekomola,nancykomola,peoplemanager,peoplemanagertraining,supportingnewmanagers,supportingpeoplemanagers,training,trainlikeachampion,transitioningtoapeoplemanager,transitioningtomanagementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-90-making-a-career-pivot-toward-corporate-training-with-asha-aravindaskshan--47448954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47448954Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:30:06 +0000Brian WashburnThinking you're ready to grab your dream job, but you don't quite feel qualified for it? Asha Aravindakshan has some thoughts that might help you successfully navigate that pivot.988ashaaravindakshan,brianwashburn,careerchange,careerpivot,changingcareers,corporatetraining,corporatetrainingcareer,corporatetrainingcareers,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,midcareerpivot,navigatingacareerchange,talentdevelopment,teachertotrainer,training,trainingcareers,trainingjobs,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-89-taking-virtual-training-to-the-next-level-a-conversation-with-cindy-huggett--47363591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47363591Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:35:02 +0000Brian WashburnIt's been more than 19 months since we all jumped into virtual training, but that doesn't mean we don't have a lot of things we can clean up in our design and delivery. Virtual training expert Cindy Huggett offered some thoughts in this 20-minute...1238brianwashburn,cindyhuggett,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,onlinelearning,onlinemeetingfacilitation,onlinemeetings,onlinetraining,onlinetrainingdelivery,onlinetrainingplatforms,talentdevelopment,training,trainingduringthepandemic,trainlikeyoulisten,virtualfacilitation,virtualtraining,virtualtrainingdelivery,virtualtrainingfacilitation,virtualtrainingplatformsfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/coaching-lessons-seduction-expert/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to translate personal relationships into successful training from Endurance Learning. 

📝 Read Brian talk about more ways to incorporate seduction into your presentations.

🎓 Learn more about how personal relationships affect your learning design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Coaching Lessons from The Seduction Expert.

💻 Put your seduction skills to use with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47219644Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:30:09 +0000Brian WashburnIs it possible that the things that can make you good on a personal relationship level can also help you to excel in the work world? "Seduction Expert" Amber De Vos offers some thoughts on the similarities between your love life and your work life....
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to translate personal relationships into successful training from Endurance Learning. 

📝 Read Brian talk about more ways to incorporate seduction into your presentations.

🎓 Learn more about how personal relationships affect your learning design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Coaching Lessons from The Seduction Expert.

💻 Put your seduction skills to use with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better]]>1326adultlearning,amberdevos,brianwashburn,changemanagement,coaching,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,seductionexpert,talentdevelopment,training,trainlikeyoulistentrue88fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-87-what-can-l-d-professionals-take-away-from-successful-youtubers-with-matt-pierce--47126442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47126442Mon, 25 Oct 2021 11:30:08 +0000Brian Washburn"YouTubers" come in all shapes and sizes. The most successful ones with the largest followings produce video content (that doesn't have to be high quality) that is targeted to meet a specific need. L&D professionals have some things to learn from...1251brianwasburn,l&d,l&dlessonsfromyoutube,learning&development,learningfromyoutube,makingvideosforyoutube,mattpierce,producingvideosforyoutube,techsmith,training,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-86-freeing-up-more-time-to-spend-on-better-instructional-design-with-megan-torrance--47020869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47020869Mon, 18 Oct 2021 11:30:13 +0000Brian WashburnHave you ever wished you could have more time in your day to develop better, creative, more engaging and effective training programs? Today's podcast with Megan Torrance doesn't magically give you more time, but she does talk about some key ways to...1216agile,agileprocess,brianwashburn,effectivetraining,effectivetrainingprograms,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,megantorrance,talentdevelopment,training,trainingprogramdevelopment,trainingprograms,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-85-lessons-in-learning-design-from-a-former-marketing-and-advertising-pro-with-danielle-wallace--46803705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46803705Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnEmphasize strong visuals, ruthlessly limit your text and find ways to tap into the emotions of your learners. Danielle Wallace goes into more depth on these three lessons that she's taken from the advertising industry and applied to her work in L&D.892beyondthesky,brianwashburn,daniellewallace,emotionsimpactonlearning,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigntips,learning,learningdesign,learningtipsfromadvertising,learningtipsfrommarketing,marketingandadvertisinglessons,trainlikeyoulisten,visualimpactonlearningfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/start-your-own-training-consulting-business/
Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has been consulting with organizations around the globe to help them design and deliver real impact through their training programs. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Learn more about how you can jump into L&D consulting by listening to Brian talk with Jason Meucci and Eric Girard about how they started their own consulting businesses.


🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Trying to start your own L&D consulting business? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46743912Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:30:18 +0000Brian WashburnThink you have what it takes to go out on your own as a freelancer or consultant in the L&D space? Elaine Biech, who has been doing just that for over 40 years, has some advice for you. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and...
Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has been consulting with organizations around the globe to help them design and deliver real impact through their training programs. Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🎙️Learn more about how you can jump into L&D consulting by listening to Brian talk with Jason Meucci and Eric Girard about how they started their own consulting businesses.


🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Trying to start your own L&D consulting business? Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>975beingyourownboss,brianwashburn,consultant'squickstartguide,consultingbusiness,elainebiech,endurancelearning,gettingstartedasaconsultant,gettingstartedconsultant,l&dconsulting,l&dconsultingbusiness,learninganddevelopment,learningconsultant,learning&development,learning&developmentconsulting,startingyourownbusiness,startingyourownl&dbusiness,talentdevelopmentconsultant,trainingconsultantfalse84fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-83-a-tale-of-two-periodic-tables-for-learning-professionals-with-chris-willis--46667398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46667398Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:30:10 +0000Brian WashburnA periodic table can help organize elements in various categories, and can offer some ideas about how to combine those elements to create bigger, more useful things. Did you know there's not one, but two periodic tables that learning professionals can...75051elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,chriswillis,elearningbros,elearningbrothers,elementsofinstructionaldesign,elementsoflearning,endurancelearning,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigntips,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,periodictableoflearning,tableofinstructionaldesign,talentdeveloment,trainingtips,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-82-why-it-s-good-to-have-l-d-friends-outside-of-your-own-organization-with-betty-dannewitz--46502092https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46502092Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:30:14 +0000Brian WashburnIs there someone you can turn to, outside of your organization, with whom you can bounce training ideas or debate the best way to engage your learners? I'd say having "training friends" outside of your organization isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a...671bettydannewitch,brainstorming,brianwasburn,colleagues,connectioninl&d,ifyouaskbetty,importanceoffriendships,l&d,l&dconnections,l&dfriends,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,nerdingout,socialmediafriendships,talentdevelopment,training,trainingfriends,valueoffriendshipsfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/structured-on-the-job-training/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner that helps companies determine how best to implement a range of training solutions, including on-the-job training. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Having trouble making on-the-job training as a new company? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Struggling to implement Brian and Paul’s advice for on-the-job training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out all the liquid elements, including Learning Boosts, on 51elementsoflearning.com. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you with on-the-job training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about on-the-job training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Tips On Establishing A Structured On-The-Job Training Program.

💻 Create better on-the-job training with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46432279Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:30:08 +0000Brian WashburnToo often, on-the-job training is a euphemism for "welcome to your new job, now figure it out as you go!" Paul Smith has been leading training programs for years and offers some insights on how to structure on-the-job training programs to be effective...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner that helps companies determine how best to implement a range of training solutions, including on-the-job training. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Having trouble making on-the-job training as a new company? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Struggling to implement Brian and Paul’s advice for on-the-job training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out all the liquid elements, including Learning Boosts, on 51elementsoflearning.com. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you with on-the-job training from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about on-the-job training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Tips On Establishing A Structured On-The-Job Training Program.

💻 Create better on-the-job training with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1095bakerconstruction,brianwashburn,jobtraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,onthejobtraining,paulsmithbakerconstruction,professionaldevelopment,structuredonthejobtraining,talentmanagement,training,trainingprogramsfalse81fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-80-how-can-everyone-on-your-team-learn-from-one-person-s-professional-development-experience-with-erin-clarke--46349735https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46349735Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:30:02 +0000Brian WashburnPerhaps you just returned from ATD ICE. Perhaps you or someone on your team recently attended a virtual conference or a webinar. Today's podcast goes into detail on how you can spread the learning and new insights beyond just the person who attended a...823brianwashburn,careerdevelopment,conferences,continuingeducation,conventions,erinclarke,events,humanresources,instructionaldesign,l&d,leadershipdevelopment,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,personaldevelopment,powerpoint,professionaldevelopment,talentdevelopment,training,workplacetrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-79-what-are-the-most-radioactive-elements-you-can-include-in-a-training-program--46276553https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46276553Mon, 30 Aug 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnAugmented reality can be a shiny object that some have tried to use in training simply to use the technology, but it can also be used with profound results. This is just one example of a "radioactive" element that can be used in training programs, and...101251elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,elementsoflearning,elementsoftrainingdesign,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learningandddevelopment,learning&development,learningtools,periodictableoflearning,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesign,what'syourformula?falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-78-helping-smes-become-more-effective-presenters-through-communities-of-practice-with-darlene-brady-christopher--46130999https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46130999Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:30:12 +0000Brian WashburnDarlene Brady Christopher has been working hard to make sure SMEs at the World Bank can be as effective as possible when they present. One major ingredient has been a community of practice.795brianwashburn,communitiesofpractice,communityofpractice,darlenebradychristopher,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,smes,subjectmatterexperts,training,trainingdesign,trainlikeyoulisten,worldbank,worldbanklearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-77-what-are-the-top-200-tools-for-learning-with-jane-hart--46170794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46170794Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnWhy would someone compile an annual list of the top 200 tools that learning professionals use? And what does someone learn from doing that for the past 14 years? Jane Hart has been doing this and shared some of the trends and most surprising...1089brianwashburn,instructionaldesign,janehart,janeharttoptools,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningtech,learningtechnology,learningtools,modernworkplacelearning,talentdevelopment,techforlearning,technologyforlearning,top200toolsforlearning,top200toolslist,toptools4learning,toptoolsforlearning,trainingfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/developing-an-ld-playbook/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Having trouble expanding your L&D playbook? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you fill out your L&D portfolio from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Developing an L&D Playbook.

💻 Developing your training playbook faster than ever with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46052535Mon, 16 Aug 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnThere are two big cliches in the world of L&D: "We need a seat at the table" and "We can't just be order takers". Those are merely platitudes unless we have actions to back them up. Brandon Carson offers some thoughts on actions we should be...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Having trouble expanding your L&D playbook? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you fill out your L&D portfolio from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Developing an L&D Playbook.

💻 Developing your training playbook faster than ever with a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1069brandoncarson,brianwashburn,businesschallenges,businessstrategy,businesstraining,changingworkforce,digitalage,l&d,l&dbusiness,l&dplaybook,learning,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,talentdevelopment,talentdevelopmentbusiness,training,trainingbusinessfalse76fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-75-nontraditional-methods-for-learning-reinforcement-with-shannon-tipton--45970936https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45970936Mon, 09 Aug 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnYour learners can't apply what they don't remember, so integrating effective learning reinforcement strategies is an extremely important step in your instructional design process.798atdice,brianwashburn,chatbots,dripcampaigns,instructionaldesign,jobaids,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningrebels,learningreinforcement,learningreinforcementstrategie,learningtech,learningtechnology,shannontipton,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-74-how-weird-or-novel-should-leadership-development-training-be-with-amy-posey--45887228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45887228Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:30:04 +0000Brian WashburnUsing "weirdness" just to be weird in a training may be a turn off. But using "weirdness" as an intentional strategy rooted in the science of how people learn can be a formula for success.865amyposey,beingweird,brianwashburn,howpeoplelearn,instructionaldesign,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,managertraining,neuroscienceandlearning,professionaldevelopment,supermegaboss,training,weirdnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-73-more-effective-compliance-training-through-storytelling-with-rance-greene--45835635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45835635Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnCompliance training doesn't have to solely serve to "check a box". It can be engaging and lead to behavior change if done right. Rance Greene shares some thoughts on how to bring storytelling to boost learner engagement in your compliance training.859brianwashburn,compliancetraining,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,rancegreene,storiesintraining,storytellingintraining,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-72-when-training-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death-literally-with-colonel-andy-saslav--45725605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45725605Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnThere's a lot that training professionals can learn from other industries. Certainly marketing and advertising, brain science and k-12 education. But how often do we look to the U.S. armed services for inspiration on how to do our jobs better?1031andrewsaslav,armytraining,brianwashburn,coaching,coachinginlearning,criticalthinkingintraining,feedback,feedbackintraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learningisamatteroflife&death,lessonslearnedfromarmytraining,talentdevelopment,trainlikeyoulisten,usarmytrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-71-what-is-xapi-and-should-you-be-using-it-to-collect-data-with-megan-torrance--45658868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45658868Mon, 12 Jul 2021 11:30:20 +0000Brian WashburnAre you getting all the data you need to determine the effectiveness of your learning programs? On this week's podcast, Megan Torrance shares some insights on how xAPI can help you collect the right data.932brianwashburn,elearning,e-learning,elearningdata,e-learningdata,l&d,learning,learningdata,learning&development,learningmanagementsystem,learningmeasurement,learningrecordstore,lms,lrs,megantorrance,scorm,torrancelearning,trainingdata,xapifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-70-help-my-podcast-was-highjacked--45443542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45443542Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnOk, "highjacked" may be a little extreme. I have a new book coming out tomorrow and it might be a little too unconventional to interview myself. Today, Sophie Oberstein takes the interview chair to ask me about my new book: What's Your Formula?...142451elementsoflearning,brianwashburn,endurancelearning,impactfultraining,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,periodictableoflearningelement,sophieoberstein,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesign,trainlikeachampion,what'syourformulafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-69-why-learn-everything-today-when-you-can-learn-it-slowly-over-the-next-month-with-alexander-salas--45375691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45375691Mon, 21 Jun 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnWe all want shortcuts in life, but sometimes we need to spend the time learning over weeks and months, not just hours and days. This episode features Alexander Salas of eLearning Launch to explain why this is.832adultlearning,alexandersalas,brianwashburn,elearning,elearninglaunch,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningcohorts,learning&development,professionaldevelopment,spacedlearning,storyline,training,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-68-the-importance-of-informal-learning-a-conversation-with-jon-tota--45286749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45286749Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnJon Tota has literally made his living through the "70" part of the 70/20/10 model - by having conversations with other people. Recently, I had a chance to talk with Jon, not just about the value of having conversations, but simply how to have...949conversationsforlearning,endurancelearning,entrepreneurconversations,importanceofinformallearning,informallearning,jontota,l&dconversations,learning,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,learninglifepodcast,syntax+motion,training,trainlikeachampion,trainlikeyoulistenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-67-what-are-some-essential-elements-of-effective-sales-training-with-challenger-s-spencer-wixom--45186832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45186832Mon, 07 Jun 2021 11:30:20 +0000Brian WashburnThe most effective sales training in the world doesn't simply rely on a sales model. According to Spencer Wixom, Senior Vice President at Challenger Inc, the ability to listen to training participants trumps both a trainer's sales experience and a...1261businesstraining,challenger,challengersale,effectivesalestraining,instructionaldesign,learninganddevelopment,personalmotivationtolearn,sales,salestraining,spencerwixom,tensionasamotivator,tensioninsales,training,trainingbusinessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-66-what-are-some-of-the-similarities-between-training-people-and-training-puppies-with-amy-jensen--44992284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44992284Mon, 24 May 2021 11:30:13 +0000Brian WashburnWhat's the difference between training people and training puppies? It turns out, there may be a lot more similarities than differences. In this week's episode, we talk with Baxter & Bella Online Puppy School founder, Amy Jensen, who shares some of...923analogiesinlearning,analogiesintraining,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,motivation,puppytraining,training,trainingbestpractices,trainingdesign,trainingdevelopment,trainingprogram,trainingresources,usinganalogiesintrainingfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/a-conversation-with-dialogue-education-pioneer-jane-vella-part-2/
Brian was heavily influenced by Jane Vella and the concepts she championed, helping him to co-found one of the premier learning and development design firms, Endurance Learning. Since 2015 Brian has helped find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


🎙️If you missed the first part, listen to the beginning of Brian and Jane’s conversation on dialogue education.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

📖 Read Jane Vella’s groundbreaking book where she discusses her 12 principles of dialogue education.


📝 Read Brian discuss dialogue education and why it is so important.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course that teaches the foundational theories, including Dialogue Education!

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Visit the Global Learning Partners website and explore how Jane Vella’s principles have expanded into a worldwide company that partners with organizations to instill Vella’s ideas.

💻 Want to implement the ideas of Dialogue Education but don’t know where to start? Soapbox is the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44901073Thu, 20 May 2021 11:30:10 +0000Brian WashburnThis is the second part of a conversation with education theory titan Jane Vella. In the previous episode Brian ended with a major cliffhanger, asking Jane if Dialogue Education was ever not an appropriate approach to learning design. In this episode...
Brian was heavily influenced by Jane Vella and the concepts she championed, helping him to co-found one of the premier learning and development design firms, Endurance Learning. Since 2015 Brian has helped find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


🎙️If you missed the first part, listen to the beginning of Brian and Jane’s conversation on dialogue education.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

📖 Read Jane Vella’s groundbreaking book where she discusses her 12 principles of dialogue education.


📝 Read Brian discuss dialogue education and why it is so important.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course that teaches the foundational theories, including Dialogue Education!

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Visit the Global Learning Partners website and explore how Jane Vella’s principles have expanded into a worldwide company that partners with organizations to instill Vella’s ideas.

💻 Want to implement the ideas of Dialogue Education but don’t know where to start? Soapbox is the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>1066adultlearning,brianwashburn,dialogue,dialogueeducation,globallearningpartners,jamesezull,janevella,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,malcolmknowles,presentations,theoryofadultlearning,trainingtruefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/dialogue-education-jane-vella/Brian talks with Jane Vella, a legend in the field of education whose concept of Dialogue Education built upon her mentor, Malcolm Knowles', theory of Adult Learning to further transform the world of learning. Jane Vell’s work on Dialogues Education has influenced every corner of every training program I've developed (or written about on my blog) since I learned about Dialogue Education in 2007 and is central to the work we do at Endurance Learning for companies around the world.


Endurance Learning is a full-service training development firm, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. When Brian co-founded Endurance Learning in 2015, he made sure that the the team of expert instructional designers and developers the Endurance Learning hired would use the principles of Dialogue Education to improve every training experience.


🎙️Once you finish this episode, listen to Brian and Jane continue their conversation on dialogue education


📖 Read Jane Vella’s groundbreaking book where she discusses her 12 principles of dialogue education 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

💻 Visit the Global Learning Partners website and explore how Jane Vella’s principles have expanded into a worldwide company that partners with organizations worldwide to instill Vella’s ideas.


🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course that teaches the foundational theories, including Dialogue Education!

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 You’ll see echoes of the principles of Dialogue Education in Endurance Learning’s revolutionary training design tool, Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44836942Mon, 17 May 2021 11:30:14 +0000Brian WashburnBrian talks with Jane Vella, a legend in the field of education whose concept of Dialogue Education built upon her mentor, Malcolm Knowles', theory of Adult Learning to further transform the world of learning. Jane Vell’s work on Dialogues Education...Brian talks with Jane Vella, a legend in the field of education whose concept of Dialogue Education built upon her mentor, Malcolm Knowles', theory of Adult Learning to further transform the world of learning. Jane Vell’s work on Dialogues Education has influenced every corner of every training program I've developed (or written about on my blog) since I learned about Dialogue Education in 2007 and is central to the work we do at Endurance Learning for companies around the world.


Endurance Learning is a full-service training development firm, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. When Brian co-founded Endurance Learning in 2015, he made sure that the the team of expert instructional designers and developers the Endurance Learning hired would use the principles of Dialogue Education to improve every training experience.


🎙️Once you finish this episode, listen to Brian and Jane continue their conversation on dialogue education


📖 Read Jane Vella’s groundbreaking book where she discusses her 12 principles of dialogue education 


📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

💻 Visit the Global Learning Partners website and explore how Jane Vella’s principles have expanded into a worldwide company that partners with organizations worldwide to instill Vella’s ideas.


🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course that teaches the foundational theories, including Dialogue Education!

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 You’ll see echoes of the principles of Dialogue Education in Endurance Learning’s revolutionary training design tool, Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>926adultlearning,brianwashburn,dialogue,dialogueeducation,globallearningpartners,janevella,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learning&development,malcolmknowles,presentations,theoryofadultlearning,trainingtrue65fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-64-finding-success-in-dei-training-with-carrie-heron--44687316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44687316Mon, 10 May 2021 11:30:04 +0000Brian WashburnAs a therapist, facilitator, consultant and coach, Carrie Heron spends a lot of her time focused on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In today's episode she shares some of her experiences on what's worked, and what hasn't, when it comes to...1353carrieheron,dei,deiinitiatives,deitraining,diversity,diversitytraining,equity,inclusion,learning,learninganddevelopment,organizationaldei,organizationaldeitraining,racism,racismtraining,systemicracism,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-63-what-it-means-to-be-an-l-d-detective-with-kevin-yates--44578334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44578334Mon, 03 May 2021 11:30:13 +0000Brian WashburnIf they made a "Law & Order"-style television series about the world of learning and development, one of the characters might be based upon Kevin Yates, a real-life L&D detective who is constantly in search of the impact and value of training initiatives.1117businessgoals,kirkpatrick,kirkpatricklevelsofevaluation,l&d,l&ddetective,learninganalysis,learninganddevelopment,learningdata,learning&developmentdetective,learningimpact,levelsofevaluation,measuringlearning,measuringtraining,training,traininganalysis,trainingdata,trainingimpact,trainingmeasurementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-62-reading-for-improvement-is-different-than-reading-for-information-with-alaina-szlachta--44471779https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44471779Mon, 26 Apr 2021 11:30:11 +0000Brian WashburnWhen you pick up a book, sometimes all you want is information, or perhaps you just want to be entertained. If you truly want to improve your skills based on what you've read, Alaina Szlachta shares on this podcast the 5-step process you may want to take.1393alainaszlachta,designinglearningproducts,learning,learninganddevelopment,learningproducts,reading,readingforaction,readingforimprovement,readingforskillimprovement,readingskillsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-61-animation-isn-t-just-for-saturday-mornings-anymore-with-kevin-doherty--44273067https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44273067Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:30:17 +0000Brian WashburnIn a recent conversation with Vyond's Manager of Communications, Kevin Doherty, we discussed some ways that animation can be a powerful element in any instructional designer's bag of tricks.839animation,animationinbusiness,animationinlearning,animationintraining,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigntools,l&d,l&dtools,learninganddevelopment,learningtools,training,trainingtools,vyondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-60-how-do-you-train-your-colleagues-how-to-train-with-ajay-pangakar--44241179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44241179Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:30:18 +0000Brian WashburnDo SMEs need to know about adult learning and levels of evaluation in order to be effective trainers? Ajay Pangarkar shares his thoughts on how you can help your colleagues and other SMEs be more effective, including some insights on how much...1004adultlearning,ajaypangarkar,learninganddevelopment,learningbusiness,levelsofevaluation,smes,subjectmatterexperts,training,trainingbusiness,trainthetrainerfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/easter-eggs/
I've added some links below to relevant resources including the newest, our Free Learning Objectives Generator!

🎯 Create training session descriptions and learning objectives with a free learning objectives generator.

🥚Fun with Elearning Design: Hiding Easter Eggs

🐰Examples of Easter Eggs in Learning Programs

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.

⚙️ Check out articles about running a small business at Optivizey.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44170792Mon, 05 Apr 2021 11:30:20 +0000Brian Washburn"Easter Eggs" are a game element that can bring randomness, joy and delight to training programs. They're "next level" instructional design elements that can offer surprising new ways for learners to access content. Join us as we learn all about the...
I've added some links below to relevant resources including the newest, our Free Learning Objectives Generator!

🎯 Create training session descriptions and learning objectives with a free learning objectives generator.

🥚Fun with Elearning Design: Hiding Easter Eggs

🐰Examples of Easter Eggs in Learning Programs

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.

⚙️ Check out articles about running a small business at Optivizey.com.]]>1252eastereggsingames,gameelements,gamehistory,games,gamification,instructionaldesign,instructionaldesignelements,learninggameelementsfalse59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-58-what-can-l-d-folks-take-away-from-the-2021-global-sentiment-survey--44038608https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44038608Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnAs the fog of 2020 burns off and a slightly clearer picture of what 2021 could have in store for us takes shape, Donald Taylor offers some insights from innovators and early adopters across industries to offer some insights on what trends learning...840donaldtaylor,futureofl&d,futureoflearning,futureoflearning&development,futureoflearningprofessionals,futureoftraining,globalsentimentsurvey,l&d,l&d2021,l&dinnovation,l&dtrends,learning&development,learningtrends,traininginnovation,trainingtrendsfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/better-visual-design/
📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.
 
🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning: www.endurancelearning.com

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which covers the basics of visual design for elearning, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43965343Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:30:10 +0000Brian WashburnThink charisma and good instructional design are enough to make up for mediocre visual design? Think again. Connie Malamed, Chief Mentor at Mastering Instructional Design and publisher of The Elearning Coach website suggests that we can be doing...
📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning.
 
🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning: www.endurancelearning.com

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which covers the basics of visual design for elearning, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>653conniemalamed,elearningdesign,graphicdesign,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,learning&development,presentationdesign,training,trainingdesign,visualdesignfalse57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-56-technology-to-make-virtual-feel-less-virtual-with-nick-martin--43884315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43884315Mon, 15 Mar 2021 11:30:16 +0000Brian WashburnTechChange CEO Nick Martin shares with the Train Like You Listen podcast how he has been leveraging technology to make learning easier in some of the hardest to reach places in this world. This podcast features some technologies that are really fun to...971l&dtechnology,l&dtools,learning&development,learningtechnology,onlinelearning,onlinetechnology,onlinetraining,training,trainingtechnology,trainingtools,virtuallearning,virtualplatforms,virtualtechnology,virtualtrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-55-staying-on-top-of-current-trends-with-lorri-freifeld--43752573https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43752573Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:30:06 +0000Brian WashburnLorri Freifeld, Editor-in-Chief of Training magazine, offers some advice on how to spot a true trend from a shiny object, and how to get the biggest bang for your own professional development buck.947instructionaldesign,instructionaldesigntrends,l&dtrends,learninganddevelopment,talentdevelopment,talentdevelopmentrends,trainertrends,training,trainingmagazine,trainingtrendsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-54-storytelling-as-a-learning-device-with-rance-greene--43651355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43651355Mon, 01 Mar 2021 12:30:15 +0000Brian WashburnRance Greene, author of "Instructional Story Design: Develop Stories that Train", shares his thoughts on why stories are such a powerful training device, whether stories are appropriate for every topic and how to rein in the desire to share every...903learninganddevelopment,storiesinlearning,storiesintraining,storytelling,storytellinginlearning,storytellingintraining,talentdevelopment,training,trainingdesign,trainingdevelopmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-53-resources-not-courses-with-jeni-johnson--43549174https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43549174Mon, 22 Feb 2021 12:30:14 +0000Brian WashburnWhen someone tells you they need a training course developed, is your first response: "Ok, by when do you need it?" or is your first response: "Why?" Asking the right questions can help make sure you deliver the best solution. Train Like You Listen...1015alternativestotraining,digitalhandbook,informallearning,instructionaldesign,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningdesign,questionstoaskbeforetraining,resourcesnotcourses,trainingalternatives,trainingdesignfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep52-talking-games-and-gamification-for-learning-with-karl-kapp--43449087https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43449087Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:30:03 +0000Brian WashburnThis week on Train Like You Listen we feature games and gamification expert Karl Kapp, who offers some insights on the differences between games and gamification, suggests that a game need not be "fun" in order for learning to take place, and shares...1216bestwaystolearn,gamesforlearning,gamification,learnerengagement,learning,learningactivities,learningengagement,training,trainingactivitiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep51-margie-meacham-ai-in-talent-development--43339731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43339731Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:54:22 +0000Brian WashburnWhat potential does artificial intelligence (AI) have to change the way we think about learning and development? Margie Meacham of Learningtogogo.info discusses.959ai,aiandlandd,aiandlearning,aiintalentdevelopment,artificialintelligence,instructionaldesigntech,learningandtechnology,learningtech,learningtechnology,margiemeachamfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/time-to-develop-learning-programs/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Still struggling with quickly developing high quality training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on how to optimize your training development from Endurance Learning. 

📝 Read Brian expand on some of the resources that you can use to speed up your learning development process.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Time to Develop Learning Programs.

💻 Develop training faster than ever before! Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43218219Sun, 31 Jan 2021 23:23:19 +0000Brian WashburnHow long does it take to develop training? On the 50th episode of Train Like You Listen, learning strategist and author Robyn Defelice joins Brian to discuss the insights gained from her 14 years researching this topic. Endurance Learning is a...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Still struggling with quickly developing high quality training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on how to optimize your training development from Endurance Learning. 

📝 Read Brian expand on some of the resources that you can use to speed up your learning development process.

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Time to Develop Learning Programs.

💻 Develop training faster than ever before! Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.
]]>901barrierstotrainingdevelopment,brianwashburn,learninganddevelopment,learningresearch,robyndefelice,timetodeveloplearning,timetodeveloptraining,training,trainlikeyoulistenfalse50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-organizational-learning-strategies-with-humentum--43097528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43097528Sun, 24 Jan 2021 23:09:24 +0000Brian WashburnTake the mystery out of organizational learning initiatives with practical advice from learning and development experts Gus Curran and Rachel Gathagu from Humentum.986learninganddevelopment,organizationallearning,training,workplacelearningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-48-diversity-and-inclusion-natalie-mazzie-1-14-21-2-03-pm--42982623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42982623Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:47:53 +0000Brian WashburnWe’ve talked in this blog about the need for diversity and inclusion in the learning and development field and have talked about the impact that learning and development professionals can have through their training initiatives. As we celebrate the...1116diversity,diversityandinclusion,diversitytraining,eig,inclusion,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep47-technical-presentations--42874462Melissa took some time this week, with the Train Like You Listen podcast, to elaborate on her technical presentation approach. During this short conversation, she dives a bit deeper into some thoughts she has about good instruction when working with technical content.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42874462Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:03:25 +0000Brian WashburnIf you follow TED talks on instructional design, you likely have watched or heard Melissa Marshall's TED talk "Talk Nerdy to Me." During her compelling talk (with over 2.6 million views!), she discusses making technical presentations accessible to...Melissa took some time this week, with the Train Like You Listen podcast, to elaborate on her technical presentation approach. During this short conversation, she dives a bit deeper into some thoughts she has about good instruction when working with technical content.]]>1070nerdy,talk,technicle,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-46-measurement-demystified--42775945https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42775945Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:13:52 +0000Brian WashburnOn the first Train Like You Listen podcast of 2021, Brian talks to David Vance and Peggy Parskey from the Center for Talent Reporting and authors of Measurement Demystified, Creating Your L&D Measurement, Analytics and Reporting Strategy to find out...912development,learning,measurement,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep45-vitural-training-reflections-with-kassy-laborie--42473324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42473324Mon, 14 Dec 2020 01:56:22 +0000Brian WashburnMany of us who have worked remotely had little to get used to with the new virtual meeting culture. Fast adapters are common with any technology, and those adapters will sing the praises, and even write books on the application of these tools before...9522020,skype,team,training,zoomfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/gifs-as-training-tools/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right learning and development approach for a wide range of business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you use GIFs more effectively from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about using GIFs and other similar assets in your training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Using GIFs as training tools.

💻 Easily incorporate GIFs into your training design with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42350554Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:01:41 +0000Brian WashburnGIFs are more than just funny reactions to a group chat or a clever way to say it is Friday. These short, looped videos can be used to communicate information quickly, in an accessible way. On this week's podcast, George Hanshaw , Director of...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right learning and development approach for a wide range of business problems.

🆓 Get access to more free resources to help you use GIFs more effectively from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about using GIFs and other similar assets in your training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Using GIFs as training tools.

💻 Easily incorporate GIFs into your training design with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>710brianwashburn,design,development,elearning,georgehanshaw,gif,gifs,gifsintraining,learning,learninganddevelopment,losangelespacificuniversity,trainingfalse44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-43-el-thanksgiving-special--42107256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42107256Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:37:11 +0000Brian WashburnThis week on the Train Like You List podcast, the entire Endurance Learning team calls for a special Thanksgiving podcast. We all take some time to reflect on how this year has affected us, what we have learned, and find some gratitude in what we have.907development,learning,thanks,thanksgiving,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-42-lisa-spinelli-teachers-to-trainers--41991565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41991565Sun, 15 Nov 2020 23:13:59 +0000Brian WashburnLisa Spinelli took some time with us this week to talk to us about what she learned while writing her book, Teacher To Trainers. We take some time to dig into why teachers tend to move into training, how to build your skill set if you are teacher...811development,learningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-making-the-move-from-k-12-to-training--41865521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41865521Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:44:50 +0000Brian WashburnOn this week's podcast, we talk to Shermaine Perry-Knights, author and Chief Learning Officer at Innovation Consultants of DeKalb, about her learning and development journey. Like many L&D professionals, Shermaine started as a K-12 teacher. She gives...818development,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-incorporating-podcasts-in-training--41748315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41748315Sun, 01 Nov 2020 21:44:30 +0000Brian WashburnAs learning and development professionals, we are always looking for new ways to deliver content to our learners. An approach to this is to consider how you like to have content delivered to you.682development,learning,podcasts,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-clark-quinn-and-unseen-monsters--41578707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41578707Mon, 26 Oct 2020 03:00:17 +0000Brian WashburnWe face monsters every day as training professionals. They cannot be tackled the same ways the stories of our past have taught us to tame mysterious beasts. They lurk right in front of us; on our computer screen, on our social media accounts, in our...1220debunk,development,learning,myths,research,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-learning-campaigns--41497108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41497108Sun, 18 Oct 2020 23:10:16 +0000Brian WashburnThe more we can access our learners, the more likely we are to be successful in our training outcomes. This week on the Train Like you Listen podcast, Amy Lou Abernethy, President, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Strategist at Amp Creative, stops by to...892development,gamification,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-resources-for-an-elearning-department-of-one--41413391https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41413391Sun, 11 Oct 2020 23:21:03 +0000Brian WashburnAs trainers, we often talk about wearing more that one hat at work. But how do you know how to navigate all of the challenges that you face when you don’t have a big team? Emily Wood, author of ELearning Department of One, joins us on the Train Like...816departments,development,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-troubleshooting-for-trainers--41298207Sophie Oberstein, author, coach, adjunct professor, and L&OD consultant joins us on The Train Like You Listen podcast this week to talk about how you can find solutions to training problems. Make sure to check out her book, Troubleshooting for Trainers, which available October 6, 2020]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41298207Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:14:15 +0000Brian WashburnDo you walk into every training development project knowing exactly what needs to happen to make it a success? If you are like me, probably not. As a junior trainer, a lot of my lessons were learned from failure and feedback. While those are wonderful...Sophie Oberstein, author, coach, adjunct professor, and L&OD consultant joins us on The Train Like You Listen podcast this week to talk about how you can find solutions to training problems. Make sure to check out her book, Troubleshooting for Trainers, which available October 6, 2020]]>772design,development,learning,training,troubleshootingfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/can-curiosity-be-taught/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Struggling to use your resources to create impactful training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to master training that makes your learners curious from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can inject curiosity into your learners with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Can Curiosity Be Taught?.

💻 Create impactful training that makes your learners think with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41169584Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:09:58 +0000Brian WashburnFacilitating and training people, young or adult, to be curious is important, but is it really an outcome that can be trained and measured? On this week’s podcast, we talk to Bethany Kline from www.Rover.com about her approach to training learners how...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Struggling to use your resources to create impactful training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources to master training that makes your learners curious from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about how you can inject curiosity into your learners with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Can Curiosity Be Taught?.

💻 Create impactful training that makes your learners think with Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>781bethanykline,brianwashburn,curiousity,development,ilt,innovation,l&d,learning,learninganddevelopment,rover,training,trainingfacilitationfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep34-cara-north--41029485Speaking of rare encounters, on this week's podcast, Brian meets Cara North for the first time to talk about her approach to unlocking learner engagement. During this episode, she talks about the three-legged stool of engagement and why it is important not to put all of your weight on one leg, why content will always rule, and some tips and tricks to engaging learners.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41029485Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:23:02 +0000Brian WashburnWhen it comes to engaging learners, finding the magical formula can seem like catching a mythical creature. In theory, it is absolutely attainable, however, in practice, unexpected obstacles abound. Speaking of rare encounters, on this week's...Speaking of rare encounters, on this week's podcast, Brian meets Cara North for the first time to talk about her approach to unlocking learner engagement. During this episode, she talks about the three-legged stool of engagement and why it is important not to put all of your weight on one leg, why content will always rule, and some tips and tricks to engaging learners.]]>1003development,engagment,learner,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-a-trainer-s-approach-to-powerpoint--40887840Mike Parkinson is not only the founder of Billion Dollar Graphics and author of A Trainer's Guide to PowerPoint, he is also one of only 36 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world! This week, he took some time with the Train Like You Listen podcast to really dig in to how to create engaging and effective PowerPoint slides. During this podcast, we discuss the number one issues that experts see when users open this tool, why a simple mind map can help you become a better PowerPoint designer, and how to approach building a good slide.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40887840Sun, 13 Sep 2020 23:31:50 +0000Brian WashburnMost trainers have a love/hate relationship with PowerPoint. Why is that? There are probably a lot of reasons, but one reason I see over and over is that many trainers are taking the wrong approach to creating PowerPoint slides. Mike Parkinson is...Mike Parkinson is not only the founder of Billion Dollar Graphics and author of A Trainer's Guide to PowerPoint, he is also one of only 36 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world! This week, he took some time with the Train Like You Listen podcast to really dig in to how to create engaging and effective PowerPoint slides. During this podcast, we discuss the number one issues that experts see when users open this tool, why a simple mind map can help you become a better PowerPoint designer, and how to approach building a good slide.]]>783development,learning,powerpoint,trainer,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep32-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-gamify-your-next-training--40596882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40596882Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:56:10 +0000Brian WashburnThis week on the Train Like You Listen podcast, Marci Morford, manager of onboarding, culture, and innovation programs at Salesforce stops by to talk about how to properly apply gamification to training. Marci and Brian worked together to build an...800development,gamification,learning,onboarding,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep31-how-do-i-show-up-to-virtual-training--40465699

In episode 31 of the Train Like You Listen podcast, we sit down with Britney Cole, Associate Vice President, Solution Architecture and Innovation Strategy at The Ken Blanchard Companies, to talk about how they have used a pandemic to find a new approach to training development knowing that things can change drastically from the start of a project to the end of one, or as an evergreen training needs to fit a new modality.  Britney takes some time to discuss how she and her team used their puzzle pieces to fit various modalities and how the companies look forward to new processes base on what they have learned in recent months.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40465699Mon, 24 Aug 2020 02:35:12 +0000Brian WashburnIf you have been in training for more than a few years, it is likely you are familiar with the Ken Blanchard Companies. The Ken Blanchard Companies have more than 40 years of in-person training experience and are a power-house of instructor-led...

In episode 31 of the Train Like You Listen podcast, we sit down with Britney Cole, Associate Vice President, Solution Architecture and Innovation Strategy at The Ken Blanchard Companies, to talk about how they have used a pandemic to find a new approach to training development knowing that things can change drastically from the start of a project to the end of one, or as an evergreen training needs to fit a new modality.  Britney takes some time to discuss how she and her team used their puzzle pieces to fit various modalities and how the companies look forward to new processes base on what they have learned in recent months.]]>1115development,instructor,learning,training,vituralfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep30-myra-roldan-and-voice-user-interfaces--40360601

On episode 30 of Train Like You Listen, Myra Roldan, author of Design A Voice User Interface, sits down with us to talk about how she leverages voice user interfaces as a training tool. In this short podcast, Myra helps us to understand more about what a voice user interface is and some examples of how they can be used to train in a variety of situations. For more information from Myra, be sure to visit her website http://myraroldan.tk/.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40360601Sun, 16 Aug 2020 22:46:51 +0000Brian WashburnVoice-activated digital assistants are household items for many of us. Smartphones, speakers, even watches can be voice-activated to help us with any number of things. My mom and her 81-year-old neighbor spent the weekend setting up and activating...

On episode 30 of Train Like You Listen, Myra Roldan, author of Design A Voice User Interface, sits down with us to talk about how she leverages voice user interfaces as a training tool. In this short podcast, Myra helps us to understand more about what a voice user interface is and some examples of how they can be used to train in a variety of situations. For more information from Myra, be sure to visit her website http://myraroldan.tk/.]]>924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-taking-a-conference-virtual--40235430

This conference is typically set in the Seattle area, and offers an affordable and engaging conference experience. Facing the disruption of Covid-19, Erin and her team have moved quickly to creating a virtual experience accessible by anyone while still keeping the cost reasonable. To learn more about the speakers, panels, and engaging activities at  Learnapalooza, please visit LapJam 2020 or keep up with real time updates on their Twitter feed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40235430Sun, 09 Aug 2020 22:30:33 +0000Brian WashburnConference season is coming up! What do conferences look like during the time of Covid-19? One of our favorite conferences, Learnapalooza, is taking things virtual this year and we sat down with Chief Innovator Erin Peterschick to hear what her and...

This conference is typically set in the Seattle area, and offers an affordable and engaging conference experience. Facing the disruption of Covid-19, Erin and her team have moved quickly to creating a virtual experience accessible by anyone while still keeping the cost reasonable. To learn more about the speakers, panels, and engaging activities at  Learnapalooza, please visit LapJam 2020 or keep up with real time updates on their Twitter feed.]]>919falsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/the-business-case-for-learning-podcast/
Chris Pirie from the Learning Futures Group sits down with the Train Like You Listen team this week to give us a little history on his experiences in training department during economic downturns. He takes some time to discuss how this economy is different than others in his experience, and what the business case is for learning and development, no matter what the economy.

⭐ Endurance Learning is a full service training development company, delivering the best in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer sessions. 

🎩Check out Small Business Founder where Tim and Brian share lessons they've learned with other small business owners.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40116595Sun, 02 Aug 2020 23:03:37 +0000Brian WashburnRecessions and economic downturns happen. Many of us have worked - or tried to work - through more than one economic downturn. As training departments tend to be small compared to other departments, how do we stay relevant in tough economic times?...
Chris Pirie from the Learning Futures Group sits down with the Train Like You Listen team this week to give us a little history on his experiences in training department during economic downturns. He takes some time to discuss how this economy is different than others in his experience, and what the business case is for learning and development, no matter what the economy.

⭐ Endurance Learning is a full service training development company, delivering the best in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer sessions. 

🎩Check out Small Business Founder where Tim and Brian share lessons they've learned with other small business owners.

🎯 Use AI in your training process with the free learning objectives generator.

📙Brian simplifies training design in his book,  Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📘 Brian’s book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources on this topic and others from Endurance Learning. 

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox with AI, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.
]]>1115business,case,development,learning,trainingfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep27-ashleychiasson--39994020

On Train Like You Listen this week, we sit down with Ashley to talk about how she found success in her role. Ashley shares the story of how she got started, like many of us, in a circuitous way, how she approaches stake-holders with differing visions, and she takes some time to shares some great resources!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39994020Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:20:55 +0000Brian WashburnTraining isn't created in a vacuum. Many learning professionals spend hours reading about and looking for inspiration and the latest trends in design and development. There are a few key people in our industry who are interested in helping all of us...

On Train Like You Listen this week, we sit down with Ashley to talk about how she found success in her role. Ashley shares the story of how she got started, like many of us, in a circuitous way, how she approaches stake-holders with differing visions, and she takes some time to shares some great resources!]]>1028desing,development,elearning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep26-rapid-virtual-training-is-on-the-way--39856678

This week on the podcast, we talk to Lauren Wescott and Tim Waxenfelter about how they are leading a team to release a new version of Soapbox to create engaging virtual training in just a few minutes. The Endurance Learning team talks about how we moved from a tool that prioritized the instructor-led experience to a virtual experience, some lessons we learned, and what to expect from Soapbox in the near future.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39856678Mon, 20 Jul 2020 02:10:42 +0000Brian WashburnNobody knows what the world will look like in a few weeks, months, or years. One thing is for sure, there is a drastic increase in virtual tools to facilitate meetings, and we need to be successful working with them. This time has shown many of us...

This week on the podcast, we talk to Lauren Wescott and Tim Waxenfelter about how they are leading a team to release a new version of Soapbox to create engaging virtual training in just a few minutes. The Endurance Learning team talks about how we moved from a tool that prioritized the instructor-led experience to a virtual experience, some lessons we learned, and what to expect from Soapbox in the near future.]]>1072development,learning,teams,training,virtual,webinar,zoomfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep25-connecting-with-the-learning-community--39265918

In this week's podcast, we talk to someone who works hard to solve this problem. Bianca Woods of the Learning Guild discusses how to leverage free tools like Twitter to connect with like-minded, or maybe like-questioned - groups of people who have regular discussions about topics in our industry.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39265918Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:05:38 +0000Brian WashburnThe Learning and Development community is not always easy to break into. Even in an office setting with a relatively large training team, finding one's connection into the community can be a herculean purist. In this week's podcast, we talk to...

In this week's podcast, we talk to someone who works hard to solve this problem. Bianca Woods of the Learning Guild discusses how to leverage free tools like Twitter to connect with like-minded, or maybe like-questioned - groups of people who have regular discussions about topics in our industry.]]>870development,learning,media,social,teaching,training,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep24-getting-started-with-elearning-development--34211692
This week, we take a deep dive into getting started as an eLearning developer on the Train Like You Listen podcast. Anne Gerken, Communications Specialist at State of Montana's Gambling Control Division, talks to us about her journey to eLearning development. During this podcast, we talk about resources, inspiration, and Anne gives us some advice she has taken to make her projects successful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/34211692Sun, 28 Jun 2020 23:03:04 +0000Brian WashburnHow did you get into training and development? Did you study for this job in school? Or, like many of us, did you find your way here unexpectedly? No matter how you wound up in your role, you started the same way we all did, green and looking for...
This week, we take a deep dive into getting started as an eLearning developer on the Train Like You Listen podcast. Anne Gerken, Communications Specialist at State of Montana's Gambling Control Division, talks to us about her journey to eLearning development. During this podcast, we talk about resources, inspiration, and Anne gives us some advice she has taken to make her projects successful.]]>599development,elearning,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep23-marcy-morford-discusses-onboarding--32341236

This week on the Train Like You Listen podcast, Marci Morford, manager of onboarding, culture, and innovation programs at Salesorce, spends some time with us to discuss onboarding. During this podcast, she takes this time to discuss onboarding as a concept, how to use that concept to set practical goals for new-hires. She takes some time to  highlight important moments for new employees to consider when designing an onboarding program, gives us advise on how to design an effective program, and explains what needs to be asked of  managers to make these program successful.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32341236Mon, 22 Jun 2020 01:21:12 +0000Brian WashburnThe first day on a new job can be daunting. People are walking into a group who have already established relationships with each other and found their place a company. Like being the new kid at school, new employees may feel lost and out of place...

This week on the Train Like You Listen podcast, Marci Morford, manager of onboarding, culture, and innovation programs at Salesorce, spends some time with us to discuss onboarding. During this podcast, she takes this time to discuss onboarding as a concept, how to use that concept to set practical goals for new-hires. She takes some time to  highlight important moments for new employees to consider when designing an onboarding program, gives us advise on how to design an effective program, and explains what needs to be asked of  managers to make these program successful.]]>735development,onboarding,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep22-the-value-of-social-media-in-l-d--30709762
In this week's podcast, we talk to Mike Taylor about how he found his way into social media and how he now uses it as a tool for himself and to share information with others. On our 22nd episode on the Train Like You Listen podcast, we learn more about how to get started with social media, who to follow, and what effect it can have on networking in-person.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30709762Sun, 14 Jun 2020 22:32:27 +0000Brian WashburnWhat value can learning and development folks get from being more active on social media? Well one opportunity is to talk with people like Mike Taylor from Mike-Taylor.org about all of the cool things he finds on the internet. You can also geek out...
In this week's podcast, we talk to Mike Taylor about how he found his way into social media and how he now uses it as a tool for himself and to share information with others. On our 22nd episode on the Train Like You Listen podcast, we learn more about how to get started with social media, who to follow, and what effect it can have on networking in-person.]]>658development,learning,media,social,training,twitterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep21-finding-help-and-inspiration--29462458https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29462458Sun, 07 Jun 2020 22:05:13 +0000Brian WashburnHow do you move forward when a project challenges you and you don't see a clear way to move forward? On the podcast this week, Brian sits down with his colleague and Director of Instructional Design at Endurance Learning, Heather Snyder to dig into...700design,development,instructional,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-training-in-changing-times--28770860

In this week's podcast, we sit down with Brent Schlenker of the Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee Crowdcast (better known as IDIODC) to gather some of his thoughts on workplace change as a result of the pandemic. Brent took some time with us to point out some interesting trends we didn't expect, share some wisdom about how to up-skill as we move forward, and  gives us advise on how to be successful in your own carrer.


You can join Brent every Wednesday morning on the IDIODC Crowdcast to learn more about his colleagues and his perspective on learning and development. If you can't make it on Wednesday mornings, all Crowdcasts are recorded and available on the DominKnow Crowdcast page.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28770860Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:35:46 +0000Brian WashburnWhat does training look like in a COVID-19 or even post-COVID-19 world?  A lot of people are talking about how their jobs are changing. Whether it be working from home, adapting to new norms, or changing their skill set as an essential worker, these...

In this week's podcast, we sit down with Brent Schlenker of the Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee Crowdcast (better known as IDIODC) to gather some of his thoughts on workplace change as a result of the pandemic. Brent took some time with us to point out some interesting trends we didn't expect, share some wisdom about how to up-skill as we move forward, and  gives us advise on how to be successful in your own carrer.


You can join Brent every Wednesday morning on the IDIODC Crowdcast to learn more about his colleagues and his perspective on learning and development. If you can't make it on Wednesday mornings, all Crowdcasts are recorded and available on the DominKnow Crowdcast page.]]>784covid,covid-19,design,development,instructional,learning,remote,training,work,work-from-homefalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/how-to-approach-training-like-a-marketer-podcast/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Struggling to integrate marketing into your approach? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

📖 Check out Mike’s book, Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&d Pro and dive into what it means to steal from marketing for your training design.

🎙️Listen to Brian go more in depth with Mike Taylor as they discuss his book.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you put on your marketing hat from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about the crossroads of marketing and training design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of How to Approach Training Like a Marketer.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and implement marketing into your training with ease using the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27520984Mon, 18 May 2020 16:01:32 +0000Brian WashburnDo you ever find yourself putting on your marketing hat and trying to "sell" a new process or implementation in your training? In this week's podcast, we sit down with Mike Taylor of MikeTaylor.org and discuss what instructional designers can learn...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Struggling to integrate marketing into your approach? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems.

📖 Check out Mike’s book, Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&d Pro and dive into what it means to steal from marketing for your training design.

🎙️Listen to Brian go more in depth with Mike Taylor as they discuss his book.

🆓 Get access to more free resources that can help you put on your marketing hat from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about the crossroads of marketing and training design with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of How to Approach Training Like a Marketer.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox and implement marketing into your training with ease using the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>767advertising,brianwashburn,design,development,instructionaldesign,learning,learninganddevelopment,marketing,miketaylor,thinklikeamarketer,training,trainlikeanl&dprotrue19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep18-international-training--26926753

Mary has spent the past several years presenting to participants from various cultures. During this podcast, she discusses some lessons learned, how to approach designing for a culture with which you are not familiar, and things to avoid in your approach.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26926753Mon, 11 May 2020 02:00:04 +0000Brian WashburnGood instructional design is universal, but are there considerations we need to take when training an international audience? This week on the podcast Mary Cropp, Director of Learning and Development at Bluetooth Sig,  joins us again to talk about her...

Mary has spent the past several years presenting to participants from various cultures. During this podcast, she discusses some lessons learned, how to approach designing for a culture with which you are not familiar, and things to avoid in your approach.]]>594culture,development,international,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep17-the-webinar-producer--26593747

In this week's podcast, we talk to Lauren Wescott of Endurance Learning and Soapboxcontent developer extraordinaire to talk about the very important role of the producer in webinars. We discuss how this role differs from co-facilitator, what it takes to be a producer, and tips to make your next webinar more successful with the support of a producer. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26593747Mon, 04 May 2020 02:30:09 +0000Brian WashburnHow many people does it take to put  on a successful webinar? Facilitators are obviously necessary to engage participants and facilitate activities not matter how the training is delivered. Engaging webinars, however, require a lot of tools and...

In this week's podcast, we talk to Lauren Wescott of Endurance Learning and Soapboxcontent developer extraordinaire to talk about the very important role of the producer in webinars. We discuss how this role differs from co-facilitator, what it takes to be a producer, and tips to make your next webinar more successful with the support of a producer. ]]>709development,learning,producer,webinarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep16-quickly-shifting-to-online-training--26142493
In this week's podcast, we sit down with Todd Hudson of the Maverick Institute again to hear about a recent experience he had quickly converting a training he had planned as an in-person training to online training. He shares with us how he keeps participants engaged, some cool webinar tools, and some rules of thumb he sticks to when virtually meeting with people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26142493Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:30:06 +0000Brian WashburnThings have changed for many of us very quickly. Many of us are at home, but we haven't stopped working. As we get used to a new way to interact with one another, the dynamics of our interactions need to change. As many people have probably...
In this week's podcast, we sit down with Todd Hudson of the Maverick Institute again to hear about a recent experience he had quickly converting a training he had planned as an in-person training to online training. He shares with us how he keeps participants engaged, some cool webinar tools, and some rules of thumb he sticks to when virtually meeting with people.]]>795development,learning,training,vitural,webinarfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep15-innovation-in-l-and-d--25763459

On the podcast this week, Darren Nerland Learning Strategist at Degreed sits down with us to talk about his experiences with innovation. Both as co-founder of Learnapalooza, and a leader in the L&D community, Daren has observed several approaches to innovation. In this podcast we discuss how to connect with the Learnopalooza community, how to push the boundaries of learning, and one of the main elements that proceeds nearly all innovative solutions. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25763459Mon, 20 Apr 2020 02:00:17 +0000Brian WashburnAs professionals in the learning and development community, it is important to push ourselves to find new approaches to problems. Being innovative can be defined many ways, but it isn't necessity as complex as we may think. On the podcast this...

On the podcast this week, Darren Nerland Learning Strategist at Degreed sits down with us to talk about his experiences with innovation. Both as co-founder of Learnapalooza, and a leader in the L&D community, Daren has observed several approaches to innovation. In this podcast we discuss how to connect with the Learnopalooza community, how to push the boundaries of learning, and one of the main elements that proceeds nearly all innovative solutions. ]]>873development,innovation,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep14-engaging-learners--25363509

On the podcast this week, Becky Pluth author and CEO at the Bob Pike Group sits down with us to talk about how they approach learner engagement. During this episode she talks about some of the research behind how we engage our learners, the difference between activities that add value and activities that don't add value, and some science-backed tips on how to engage learners both in-person and virtually.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25363509Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:14 +0000Brian WashburnWhat kind of activities adds value to training? Is lecture the best way to teach? How about role-play? Is it worth the sideways looks from participants when you tell them to act out a scenario? On the podcast this week, Becky Pluth author and CEO...

On the podcast this week, Becky Pluth author and CEO at the Bob Pike Group sits down with us to talk about how they approach learner engagement. During this episode she talks about some of the research behind how we engage our learners, the difference between activities that add value and activities that don't add value, and some science-backed tips on how to engage learners both in-person and virtually.]]>712development,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/portfolio-podcast/ Mary Cropp, Director of Learning and Development at Bluetooth Sig, about her thoughts on learning portfolios. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of portfolios, what kinds of things should be in a learning professional’s portfolio and how to navigate proprietary information that may be in your portfolio.

Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning.

🎙️We talk more about the skills and techniques needed when starting a career in L&D in episode 149 with Maria Leggett about getting your L&D resume noticed. 


📝 This article by Mary Cropp highlights some excellent job seeking tips in L&D.


🎓Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which can help you build your L&D portfolio, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24861557Mon, 06 Apr 2020 03:00:09 +0000Brian WashburnCreating and updating a portfolio is an investment in yourself as a professional. On this podcast, we talk tohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/marycropp/, Director of Learning and Development at Bluetooth Sig, about her thoughts on learning portfolios.... Mary Cropp, Director of Learning and Development at Bluetooth Sig, about her thoughts on learning portfolios. During our chat, we talk about the benefits of portfolios, what kinds of things should be in a learning professional’s portfolio and how to navigate proprietary information that may be in your portfolio.

Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. You can also check out the companion website, 51 Elements of Learning. 

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning.

🎙️We talk more about the skills and techniques needed when starting a career in L&D in episode 149 with Maria Leggett about getting your L&D resume noticed. 


📝 This article by Mary Cropp highlights some excellent job seeking tips in L&D.


🎓Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course, which can help you build your L&D portfolio, at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals created facilitated training faster and better.]]>662bluetooth,brianwashburn,elearning,interview,interviewing,l&d,learninganddevelopment,learningportfolios,marycropp,portfolio,samples,training,washburnfalse13fullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/the-path-to-getting-published/
Not only has Brian published two books and written chapters of others, he is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


📖 Read some of Brian’s material, where he shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Read more of what Brian has published, his first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

📝 Read more about what Brian has published and why you should do the same with your idea.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 It won’t help you write a book, but a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox will help you create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24440639Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:00:09 +0000Brian WashburnBecoming a published writer can be tricky to navigate. In this episode, Brian Washburn chats with Eliza Blanchard who is the Learning & Development content manager at the Association for Talent Development- ATD - to discuss what it takes to get...
Not only has Brian published two books and written chapters of others, he is the CEO of Endurance Learning where he helps find and grow a team of incredible instructional designers, elearning developers, and all around amazing people who build high quality and affordable training solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Brian ’s Train-the-Trainer sessions help transform teams of subject matter experts into trainers & facilitators that lead highly engaging workshops.


📖 Read some of Brian’s material, where he shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Read more of what Brian has published, his first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. 

📝 Read more about what Brian has published and why you should do the same with your idea.

🆓 Get access to more free resources from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn about Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of this episode.

💻 It won’t help you write a book, but a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox will help you create facilitated training faster and better.]]>607articles,atd,books,brianwashburn,development,elearning,elizablanchard,humanresources,learninganddevelopment,published,publishing,talentdevelopment,training,writingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep11-keep-learning-going-after-training--24175655
It should be noted that this podcast was captured before social distancing recommendations were put into place. While gathering may look a little different than it did a few weeks ago, everything in this podcast continues to apply for those of us who can meet and talk virtually. Whether virtual coffee or virtual meetings, now more than ever, it is important to find ways to continue to come together in new ways.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24175655Mon, 23 Mar 2020 04:00:19 +0000Brian WashburnA lot of magic can happen during a training, conference, or webinar, but what happens after the session ends? Keeping the learning going after a session enables trainers to build on what happens in a session; however designing this may not be easy....
It should be noted that this podcast was captured before social distancing recommendations were put into place. While gathering may look a little different than it did a few weeks ago, everything in this podcast continues to apply for those of us who can meet and talk virtually. Whether virtual coffee or virtual meetings, now more than ever, it is important to find ways to continue to come together in new ways.]]>648confrences,development,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep11-working-remotely--23910774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23910774Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:45:13 +0000Brian WashburnMany workers are being asked to work remotely, but how does that change the way we work? Recently, Gus Curran wrote a timely blog post about successfully adapting to a remote team. This week, Gus sat down with the Train Like You Listen podcast to dive...645development,home,learning,office,remote,team,training,workfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep9-trying-new-things--22934579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22934579Mon, 09 Mar 2020 02:00:15 +0000Brian WashburnIn this episode, we sit down with Melissa Milloway to discuss how she pushes herself and others to experiement and try new things. We experiement wins and fails, and discuss the support system that is needed to keep pushing yourself further.565falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep8-webinars--22747456https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22747456Mon, 02 Mar 2020 03:00:06 +0000Brian WashburnIn this episode, Kassie LaBorie to discuss her approach to designing and delivering Virtual Instructor-Led training (VILT). We disuss how to make webinars more engaging, where she finds inspiration, and a few tips you can bring to your next webinar.567development,learning,train,training,webinarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep8-state-of-the-industry--22974064https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22974064Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:04 +0000Brian WashburnIn this episode, we talk to Sarah Schillen to look at the ATD 2019 state of the industry report. We take some time to discuss the data, how it was captured, and surprises we encountered while reading it. We also take some time to discuss how smaller...513data,development,industry,instructor-led,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep6-elearning-with-tim-slade--22531904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22531904Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:00:05 +0000Brian WashburnThis week, Brian sits down with Tim Slade to talk about eLearning. During this conversation, we discuss how to create engaging eLearning, share tips on how to manage expectations, and discuss best practices when approaching eLearning design.539design,development,elearning,learning,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lean-onboarding--22341334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22341334Mon, 03 Feb 2020 03:10:10 +0000Brian WashburnTodd Hudson joins us this week to explain how to apply Lean principles to onboarding new employees.575development,lean,learning,onboarding,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep4-learning-ecosystems--22036763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22036763Mon, 27 Jan 2020 03:00:18 +0000Brian WashburnJD Dillion and Brian Washburn sit down with Heather to discuss learning ecosystems and what they mean to orginizations of various sizes and priorities.546confrences,development,ecosystems,learning,speaking,trainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep3-augmented-and-virtual-reality--21757589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21757589Sun, 19 Jan 2020 21:35:11 +0000Brian WashburnThis week with sit down with Betty Dannewitz from If You Ask Betty and discuss the application of AR and VR in training.534ar,augmented,development,learning,reality,training,virtual,vrfalsefullhttps://endurancelearning.com/blog/train-like-you-listen-episode-2/
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Want to be more effective with your approach to including games in your training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still having trouble incorporating games into your training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. Brian shares more about Gamification and Games on 51elementsoflearning.com.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Karl Kapp about how you can get started with games in your learning design today.

🆓 Get access to more free resources for bringing games into your training design from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about when to use games in your elearning and training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Competitive vs. Cooperative Games in the Training Room.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21557422Fri, 10 Jan 2020 22:45:09 +0000Brian WashburnIn this episode, Lauren Wescott from Endurance Learning joins us to discuss adding games to training, how cooperative games differ from competitive games and gives us a few tips on getting started with building games. Endurance Learning is a...
Endurance Learning is a full-service training development partner, specializing in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer programs. Since 2015, our team of expert instructional designers and developers has helped professionals with deep subject matter expertise design and develop training that delivers real impact.

📖 Want to be more effective with your approach to including games in your training? Brian shows how the build-borrow-buy approach can help small L&D teams deliver amazing training in Instructional Design on a Shoestring. 

📖 Still having trouble incorporating games into your training? Brian’s first book, What’s Your Formula? helps professionals find the right approach for their business problems. Brian shares more about Gamification and Games on 51elementsoflearning.com.

🎙️Listen to Brian talk to Karl Kapp about how you can get started with games in your learning design today.

🆓 Get access to more free resources for bringing games into your training design from Endurance Learning. 

🎓 Learn more about when to use games in your elearning and training with Endurance Learning’s Foundations of L&D course at L&D Pro Academy.

📜 Read the full transcript of Competitive vs. Cooperative Games in the Training Room.

💻 Start a FREE TRIAL of Soapbox, the revolutionary tool helping professionals create facilitated training faster and better.]]>393boardgames,cooperative,design,development,games,learning,trainingfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep1-bestadvice--21207897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21207897Tue, 31 Dec 2019 02:49:55 +0000Brian WashburnIn episode 1 we discuss the goal of the podcast and the best advice we have revived as trainers.482advice,career,classroom,development,elearning,icebreaker,learning,train,trainingfalsefull