The Women Talking About Learning Podcast

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers Jacinda Ardern Captured the World. And Then She Walked Away. Nationwide boss: Women working at home risk missing out Nurturing Women’s Leadership: Building Strong Foundations Calling All Women: Supporting Other Women in Leadership Matters Bias in AI What is AI bias? What Do We Do About the Biases in AI? News flash: People tend to hire people like themselves Managers are hiring people based on whether or not they like them personally and it could lead to some big problems at work The High Cost Of Ambition: Why Women Are Held Back For Thinking Big Busting the Myth That Women Are Less Ambitious Than Men The #IlliniLeader's Digest Do Women Lack Ambition? Why male executives should not be praised for taking paternity leave Paternity leave: The hidden barriers keeping men at work Paternity Leave Benefits Both Men and Women. So Why Don’t More Fathers Take It? Queen perform a cover of John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ in 2005 Breaking the chains of traditional masculinity: another hidden driver of ge The Masculinity Trap: Rethinking engineering culture Work as a Masculinity Contest A Bad Business The collapse of Enron and the dark side of business From the toxic culture that gave us mansplaining and manterrupting, here comes … hepeating The English Beat - Mirror in the Bathroom (Official) Equal Pay Day 2024: Gender Pay Gap HIGHER than previously thought Gender pay gap in the UK: 2024 Female leaders: Beware the glass cliff – Michelle Ryan, Professor of Social and Organisational Psychology at the University of Exeter Women leaders make work better. Here’s the science behind how to promote them Barriers for women in the workplace: A social psychological perspective - Hanek - 2022 Expanding Women’s Access to Male-Dominated Jobs - Center for American Progress 10 Male-Dominated Industries (And How to Succeed as a Woman) Patriarchy   This week’s guests are Laura Howard. Laura’s passion and professional purpose is making work work for everyone – leaders, teams, and customers. After a twenty-year global career in the private and public sectors, including ten years as a senior leader, she qualified as an Organisational Psychologist in 2022. This led her to launch The Contented Workplace, fulfilling her ambitions for everyone to be their best and bring that best to work. She remains dedicated to research and teaching as an Associate Tutor for Birkbeck College (University of London). Her work is data and evidence-driven; as a previous people leader, her expertise has been forged in real-world experience.  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/execcoachlaura/ My research - Authenticity and woman’s leadership: a qualitative study of professional business services in the UK | Emerald Insight   Cornelia Raubal is a former 9-figure CEO, certified NLP and strategic leadership coach who specialises in helping ambitious women become board-ready in 6 months. With a unique blend of commercial insight and mindset transformation, she equips professionals to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact. Her work is grounded in behavioural science and executive experience and whether in the boardroom or on stage, she empowers leaders to own their voice, develop the mindset and strategy that delivers results, and achieve measurable growth. Cornelia is also a board director for the national Governing Body of Ice Hockey in England and Wales, and hands on managing at club and national level.  Cornelia Raubal - Executive Coach - CRAFTPORT CONSULTING LIMITED | LinkedIn www.craftport.com Cornelia Raubal (@craftport) • Instagram photos and videos  

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: The Serviceberry Find Your WHY | Simon Sinek 4 Ways That Women Can Lead Authentically Developing Women’s Authenticity in Leadership Getting Real How High-Achieving Women Can Lead Authentically Why Women Hold The Key To Authentic Leadership Banned from education: A review of the right to education in Afghanistan | UNESCO Tracy Roberts Women and teaching Timeline of women's education How Continuing Education Is Opening Doors for Women Everywhere The Accessibility One The power of vulnerability in leadership Harvard Business Publishing Education The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown | TED Social eating connects communities Education Happens Everywhere The Imposter Syndrome One 6 Ways That Women Can Champion Each Other At Work What it really means when women celebrate each other Pedagogy, Andragogy, & Heutagogy Wildfire status Female education Girls' Education   This week’s guests are Dr. Alisha David. Alisha is an educator, researcher, and lifelong lover of a good story. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked across a range of educational settings—from educational assisting to classroom teaching—and now serves as a full-time post-secondary instructor. Much of her learning and life has been shaped by the people of Treaty 8 territory in Alberta, Canada, the ancestral and traditional lands of the Cree, Dene, and Métis. Having called this beautiful region home for many years, she is deeply impacted by its ongoing destruction, which has inspired her research into disaster-induced loss and its implications for education and adult learners.   Alisha can be reached via email ([email protected]) or by LinkedIn: Alisha David Helena Prins is an advisor of learning and teaching at BC campus, where she coordinates the Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) portfolio. She began her career as a high school teacher in South Africa. Over the past 20 years, she has taught students of all ages and stages on four continents. A golden thread throughout her career has been breaking down barriers to learning. Prior to joining  BCcampus in 2020, she worked as a career learning and development advisor at Royal Roads University. As an immigrant and now Canadian Citizen she continues to value the opportunity to support all students, especially international students, in finding and building their career path in Canada. She is a certified career strategist with Career Professionals Canada and associate faculty at Royal Roads University. At the time of the recording Helena was preparing for her doctoral defence at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.    Helena can be reached via email ([email protected]) or by LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenaprins  

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: Personal Boardroom – Who is in yours? How to build a personal board for your career Comparative Analysis of Trust in Online Communities 6 Tips To Build Trust In Your Online Community Building trust in communities How To Develop A Community Strategy Community Strategy Insights How to Create a Learning Culture: 18 Best Practices Build a Strong Learning Culture on Your Team Creating learning cultures: assessing the evidence : State of the Global Workplace Report GLDC (Global Learning and Development Community) Example of Career Change as a Journey with a Clear Destination in Mind Ep. 23: Efficiency vs. Effectiveness: Learning generosity in the L&D profession Tayloring learning: generosity of the L&D community The 10 Golden Rules of Building Communities That Matter The Institute for Performance and Learning The evolution of L&D: Strategies for success and impact | People Management The evolution of learning and development The evolution of L&D strategies examined The Learning Network L&D SHAKERS This week’s guests are Anita Gouveia. Anita is an organisational development and learning leader who's spent the last 20+ years helping people grow, lead and making work better for people (and people better at work). She's led leadership programs, built practical and inclusive learning strategies and coached teams across industries.  She's not afraid to challenge outdated models or call out the fluff that gets in the way of real development.  Outside her day job, she volunteers as Chair of the Peel-Halton Chapter of the Institute for Performance and Learning, where she helps connect and elevate L&D professionals.  She's also a fan of improv, walks and a good podcast! https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitagouveia/   Sinead Heneghan has worked in senior roles with the Learning & Development Institute for many years. In her role as CEO, she leads the team to develop a high value member offer and the strategic alliance of the IITD with all stakeholders.    She has vast experience with Individuals, Corporates, Further and Higher Education Providers and State Agencies and has represented the industry in an influencing and Advocacy role for many years.    She holds an MBA from DCU, an MSc in Leadership & Change Management, a BA in Local and Community Development from Maynooth University and a Certificate in Training & Development.    She has led the Institute's strategic development work and has overseen research and engagement with members to inform the ongoing development of the member offer and continuous professional development opportunities for practitioners.    She is an industry representative on the Regional Skills Forum for the Mid East Region and has been appointed by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science of Ireland to the National Skills Council.    She has served as a Board Member of IFTDO (International Federation of Training & Development Organisations) which represents more than 500,000 learning and development professionals in over 30 countries.     On a voluntary basis, Sinead strategically contributes to the work of Down Syndrome Ireland where she has represented and advocated at ministerial level, led fundraising campaigns delivering over €200,000 and contributed to doctoral research in the field of qualitative education provision for learners with special needs.  She manages a heavily subsidised Speech & Language Therapy Service providing specialist interventions to over 70 people with Down Syndrome and manages a team of clinicians in this regard.  Sinead sits on the GAA Leinster Council Games For All Committee where she has developed a framework for GAA clubs to include children and teenagers with additional needs in social and sporting activities.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sineadheneghan Oyindamola Ojo-Eriamiatoe is a digital learning strategist, EdTech career coach, speaker, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and individuals transform how they learn and grow. She’s the Managing Director of Beccamola Ltd, where she leads digital learning innovations that make education more inclusive and impactful. A Certified Digital Learning Professional and Clinton Global Initiative Fellow, Oyindamola also founded the eLearning and Instructional Designers (eLID) Hub to mentor underrepresented professionals in EdTech. She’s been recognized as a finalist in the Milton Keynes STEM Awards and served on the Learning Network UK Board. Outside of work, she enjoys badminton, singing, and empowering young people in her community. [email protected] http://linkedin.com/in/oyindamola-ojo-eriamiatoe-90864579

Our first guest is Kirsty Lewis. She is the founder of the School of Facilitation. Known for her passion for designing and delivering brilliant workshops that create purpose, ownership, safety and engagement, she is a convener of freelance facilitators and trainers through the SOF collective whilst supporting corporate clients to evolve their learning game. On the side she is dishing up SOFest 2025, a festival for all facilitators and trainers. www.schooloffacilitation.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-schooloffacilitation Sarah Wood loves creating learning and development programs that really help people grow and do their best work. With a solid background in L&D, she brings that experience into high-velocity sales enablement teams where things move fast and impact matters. Sarah builds practical, engaging frameworks that support both individual growth and team success. She’s big on collaboration and enjoys working closely with stakeholders to make things happen. From early ideas to full rollout and review, she takes a hands-on, flexible approach—making sure every learning experience feels relevant, useful, and helps people thrive in fast-moving environments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/woodsarah/ Episode Links: Building Rapport in a Professional Setting (With Tips) | Indeed.com How to build rapport: 6 tactics to build strong relationships The 6 Stages of Sales Process: Sellers vs. Buyers Do You Know What Your Company Is Actually Selling? The ‘Reflective Elevator Pitch’ – 100 Ideas for Active Learning The essential components of a successful L&D strategy L&D Disruptors Toolkit Part 1: How to sell learning internally Facing the Challenge: How to Sell eLearning Internally Daring to Zlatan: How To Sell E-learning Internally Selling consulting services into large organisations Women in sales: It’s time to smash clichés (including real tips from female sales leaders) What is the Difference Between Sales and Marketing? Women in Sales: How Female Leaders Are Empowering the Sales Industry [2025 Data] You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]  

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: What Job Seekers Really Want in 2025 Top 20 reasons we go to work Employees Seek Personal Value and Purpose at Work. Be Prepared to Deliver. This CEO Just Brilliantly Explained How Remote Work Will Change the World by 2030, and It's Next-Level Flexible working practices The Surprising Benefits of Work/Life Support Stress, overwork and poor work-life balance undermine UK job quality Nine in 10 women experience mental ill-health from poor work-life balance, study shows Exploring the Impact of COVID‐19 on Employees’ Boundary Management and Work–Life Balance Work-Life Balance vs Work-Life Fluidity: What's the Difference? Women value work-life balance more unless managers ‘Work-life balance is a lie’: women in business urged to stop trying to have it all “There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.” Work-life balance Self-Confidence and Work-Life Balance: Nurturing Personal Well-being. AI anxiety: The workers who fear losing their jobs to artificial intelligence Work–life balance This week’s first guest is Kim Edwards. Kim leads several of Getty Images’ learning and leadership initiatives, designing meaningful and memorable learning moments for 1,800 employees globally. Whether that’s crafting the company’s onboarding experience, enhancing leadership and team dynamics, or elevating employee well-being and potential, Kim enjoys helping others to work well and fulfil their potential. As Director of Culture & Development, Kim is focused on developing people managers’ capabilities and communication skills, and coaching and consulting with teams for success. In her spare time, she enjoys being a mum, mentoring other mums via Mentor Mums, playing netball, reading, gardening, and learning yoga and pilates.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimsusanedwards/   Kavita Brown is the Owner and Learning Director for LDG Training.  She is a highly experienced independent trainer, facilitator and learning and development consultant, having worked across various sectors.  Kavita has significant experience in a range of people roles across learning and development, HR, Recruitment and organisational design.  Kavita is passionate about empowering change, transformation and growth in a fun, creative and inspiring way.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-brown-9943a332/  

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: What Is Human-Centered Design? Microlearning Add a heading in a Word document Are young people’s attention spans really shrinking? It’s more complex than you might think Are attention spans really collapsing? Data shows UK public are worried – but also see benefits from technology User-generated content You Can’t Fix Every Problem With Training Why Many training progreammes fall short and how to fix them Three Data Points You Can Track in Your LMS and What They'll Tell You How to Track Employee Training: Here Are the 5 Best Ways Massive Open Online Course Completion Rates Revisited: Assessment, Length and Attrition 21+ Truly Shocking Online Course Completion Rate Statistics How to Run A Content Audit in 2024 Massive open online course The Art of Unlearning | Morgan Ogunleye | TEDxElmhurstUniversity Video reflection and feedback in learning and development Content IS NOT king in L&D L&D Must Resolve 'Content Chaos' to Meet Performance Goals - The LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) Yahoo Finance RARE John Cleese corporate training video | Bosses From Hell | vintage comedy | Video Arts Online learning in higher education Overcoming the Fear of Sharing Yourself Online (gentle visibility for sensitive souls in business) — Soul and Self The impact of social media on Teaching and Learning: Transforming education in the digital age This week’s guests are Gaenor Aitken. Gaenor has been working in L&D for over 25 years, specialising in systems training.  Currently working as a Learning Solutions Lead for an international shipping management company (L&D project manager), she gets the opportunity to make a demonstrable impact on L&D and wider business. Gaenor has been pivotal in creating, reviewing, managing and “prettifying” content for several large organisations. With new innovations in AI and TikToc, she is excited about what the future for L&D content will look like. Always continuing to learn, she has just finished her advanced yoga teacher's qualification and makes great use of her Skillsoft access. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaenor-aitken/   After working in sales and marketing for over 20 years, Karen Cureton was an early adopter of social media. As soon as it emerged, she embraced it with open arms. Roll on to today and she has become a results-driven social media specialist. Karen’s been helping businesses for over a decade with proven strategies for success. Her aim is to unpick the often-complex world of algorithms and analytics, and share her expertise. As an ex-pat Geordie, her straight-talking, friendly approach focuses on making social media simple and easy to understand. She believes that social media is a wonderful, cost-effective way to reach new audiences and build your brand. However, she is always surprised to find so many businesses lack the right knowledge and skills to use this valuable marketing tool effectively. Karen thrives on getting results for her clients. She’s worked with scores of businesses over the years, as both a Social Media Trainer and Manager. She has decades of experience when it comes to understanding the customer experience. She’s very proud of her high client retention rate and has over 100 recommendations on LinkedIn. Her broad client base covers the East Midlands, West Midlands and beyond. Since the pandemic, she now works internationally with clients as far away as Australia. www.curetonconsulting.co.uk https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencuretontraining/   Kathryn (Katie) Swandale is currently working at Immediate as Senior Learning and Development Partner and has over a decade of experience in designing and delivering strategically aligned, experiential learning. She began her career in teaching before moving into apprenticeships and developing leadership and management qualifications, including collaborating with CIPD to shape HR and L&D qualifications at all levels. Recognised for her impact with awards in company collaboration and business transformation, Katie champions inclusive, real-world learning that empowers individuals and drives organisational success, moving beyond traditional models. www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-swandale www.linkedin.com/company/immediatemedia/   Laura Giles is Head of Learning at Desq managing learning design activity across Sales, Marketing and Production. She has been creating meaningful learning experiences for global brands, the public sector and higher education since 2009. As well as a PGcert in Teaching and Learning she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She admits to being slightly obsessed with storytelling and wanted to get out of her comfort zone and do the podcast. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-giles-learning-designer/ https://desq.co.uk/  

Episode Links: Women Still Handle Main Household Tasks in U.S. Worries about life in 2025 Taking Out the Trash? That’s Still a Man’s Job, Even for the Liberal Coastal Elite Women in the Workplace 2019 Ask an Expert: How Do I Relaunch My Career After a Long Break? Pregnancy, maternity and returning to work: An employer’s guide Do Longer Maternity Leaves Hurt Women’s Careers? Welcome to the Risk Zone: The period in which women’s potential for motherhood is negatively impacting their employability Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Empathy and Forgiveness All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds Why I need a women’s leadership development programme Samantha Harman’s Post 'Progress Over Perfection': A Mantra For HR And Leadership How Women Can Stop Seeking Validation & Own Their Worth Overcoming Your Need for Constant Validation at Work How fearless women lead How To Level Up As A Woman: 21 Hacks To Get Started   Vanessa Frater Robertson is a multi-award-winning international speaker, author, certified confidence and speaker coach with over two decades of corporate communication expertise. She has empowered hundreds of professional women to speak boldly and lead fearlessly. As the founder of the Global Confidence Core Movement, predominantly for faith-based women, Vanessa is dedicated to breaking barriers and igniting self-belief. Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessafraterrobertson/   Amy Bond is an Account Executive for an award winning learning technology company. Passionate about empowering innovative Learning and development professionals, to drive engagement in their workforce and encourage a meaningful culture of social learning. I love supporting progressive organisations harnessing the power of impactful tech, to close skills gaps and transform organisational performance.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bond-62a671104   Dr. Sunanda Banerjee brings over 16 years of diverse experience spanning domestic and international markets in the field of Leadership Development, Business & Strategy.  She holds an MBA and an MS degree from reputed universities, and is a PhD in Neuromarketing and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach. She works with large and medium sized corporations and her expertise lies in Leadership Development, Neuroscience in Learning, and driving organisational success through Behavioural Interventions. A TEDx speaker and a writing enthusiast, Dr. Banerjee is a sought-after panellist and speaker at leadership forums. LinkedIn profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunandabanerjee   You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]

Susi Miller is an internationally recognised expert in eLearning accessibility, dedicated to helping organisations create inclusive and effective digital learning experiences. With over 30 years’ experience in learning and development, she is passionate about ensuring accessibility is embedded in digital learning, not just as a compliance requirement but as a core principle of effective design. She is the author of Designing Accessible Learning Content, the definitive guide for learning professionals, and was honoured as the Learning Performance Institute’s Learning Professional of the Year Gold Winner 2025 for her contributions to accessibility in digital learning.   A sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader, Susi works with global corporations, government bodies, and educational institutions to integrate accessibility into their learning strategies. Her Designing Accessible Learning Content (DALC) Programme is equipping learning professionals worldwide with the skills to design, develop, and test accessible learning content. Described as ‘the godmother of eLearning accessibility’, she continues to drive progress in the field, ensuring that digital learning is truly inclusive for all. Designing Accessible Learning Content 2nd Edition  Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme information  Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme free showcase module  eLa1000 eLearning accessibility questionnaire eLa1000 information video   Gemma Nunn is the Head of Learning Design at Mint Interactive, with over 20 years of experience in Learning and Development. She began her career as a web developer before transitioning to teaching in further and higher education, ultimately specialising in eLearning development. Passionate about accessibility, Gemma has shared her insights through various podcasts and seminars. She aims to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences that ensure education is available to everyone.  Her LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanunn/   You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]   Episode Links: Many CEOs May Not Realize They’re Underdelivering on Disability Inclusion Menopause and brain fog: What's the link? Clearing the fog Women’s Mental Health: Cognitive Overload or Brain Fog? WEC calls for accessible product design by default, including for bank cards and websites to empower disabled consumers Our streets don't work for disabled women – why equity is the way forward Accessibility is Delicious: Food analogies for digital inclusion A guide to accessibility overlays AI can turn text into sign language – but it’s often unintelligible Overview: Generate image alt-text with Image Analysis Insights: AI and Accessibility How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Improve Accessibility Burnout in the digital accessibility field Intelligence 5.0 a new school of thought rethinking the intelligence needed in Industry 5.0 Dos and don’ts on designing for accessibility – Accessibility in government Dyslexic thinking skills poster Neurodiversity Core elements of universal design, accessibility and inclusion Accessible Learning: 10 Ways to Create a Better Learning Experience Are animated gifs okay to have? Beginning your organisation’s digital accessibility journey Empower Everyone: 14 Ways To Make Learning Technology More Accessible Accessibility has an impact: 57% employees prefer inclusive companies Accessibility & Inclusion in L&D: Perspectives Inclusive L&D: the importance of accessible e-learning content WCAG 2 Overview 'Progress Over Perfection': A Mantra For HR And Leadership  

Episode Links: Daily insights for people development professionals to transform workplace learning and performance together Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Free writing Reflective Writing Skills The Transformative Power of Reflective Writing in Personal Development Hello Sunshine Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Skills Hub menu Reflective writing How to Write With AI: Essential Guide, Tools, & Tips (2024) An introduction to the use of generative AI tools in teaching Generative AI and Creative Learning: Concerns, Opportunities, and Choices Brandeis And The History Of Transparency Confidence trick AI - Why it matters to women Women are less confident as writers. Here’s why and how to change this — Clementine App The key to change: Women’s voice and influence The power of literacy to give women a voice Generative AI Tools Are Perpetuating Harmful Gender Stereotypes Techno-Patriarchy: How AI is Misogyny’s New Clothes AI's Missing Link: The Gender Gap in the Talent Pool Women in Data Science and AI 8 of the Best AI Writing Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder Generative AI in Academic Writing AI Shaming: The Silent Stigma among Academic Writers and Researchers Why you should write for one person This week’s guests are: Kim Ellis is a trainer at heart, she loves to see (and inspire) those ‘ah-ha’ moments in the people she works with – whether that’s in a training capacity or elsewhere. In 2024 Kim’s focus shifted from working with clients to working with other self-employed L&D professionals and helping them thrive. https://ldfreespirits.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-ellis-20023857/   Jane Daly is a Behavioural Scientist, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Published Author with a wealth of experience in executive roles. Jane is the founder of Peoplestar, an evidence-based multidisciplinary agency specialising in complex culture and capability transformation. As a proud female AI entrepreneur, Jane is dedicated to leveraging AI to redesign work lives, fostering healthier, more ethical and equitable human-technology relationships that enhance long-term health and wellbeing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-daly-msc-fcipd-flpi-568036b   Bold Type Co-Founder Grace Aldridge Foster has been training writers for over a decade. She has worked with organisations including Capital One, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen, the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Aspen Institute, and the DC Public Education Fund. She has taught professional writing at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies and McDonough School of Business. Her own writing has appeared in academic publications, Smithsonian Insider, and Forbes, where she is a Careers and Leadership Contributor. Bold Type's website BT LinkedIn BT Instagram: @bold__type Grace’s Forbes contributor page Grace’s Forbes article about weak language You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]  

Episode Links: Why Mentally Strong Women Aren't Afraid to Break the Rules Women Are Better Rule Followers Than Men — But What Does It Get Them? Play and Flow: Harnessing Flow Through the Power of Play in Adult Learning International Day of Play Finite game The Infinite Game Understanding your Play Style – An Illustrated Guide to Play Types Stuart Brown: Play is more than fun Play. Stuart Brown How To Fail So You Can Succeed Later Designing Playful Cities Is It Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone? How Leaving Can Spark Positive Change Why Play and Exploration is Key to Learning New Tools Play To Win: Unleashing Innovation And Growth Through Playful Work Cultures How to Build an Award-Winning Company Culture (of Play) The Overlooked Power of Playfulness in Corporate Culture “Almost all creativity involves purposeful play” -Abraham Maslo Why do we stop playing? The Importance of Play at Work Is play the new work? This week’s guests are Sarah Filman. Sarah playfully unlocks personal and professional growth as a leadership coach, facilitator, and improviser who brings heart and humour to every interaction. Drawing on her experience as a people leader and product manager in tech and education non-profits, she founded Playful Perspectives with a mission to help leaders and teams connect, create, and thrive by dissolving the work/play divide. Through play and performance, her coaching helps leaders expand their range and strengthen relationships. Sarah also volunteers with the Global Play Brigade, connecting with people worldwide to play with the spectrum of human emotions and experiences.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfilman/ Playful Perspectives: https://playfulperspectives.com Global Play Brigade: https://globalplaybrigade.org   Natalie Ann Holborow is Content Marketing Manager at Synergy Learning, tutor at NUJ Wales and a writer from Wales, UK. She's a winner of the Terry Hetherington Award and the Robin Reeves Prize and has been shortlisted and commended for the Bridport Prize, the Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine, and the Cursed Murphy Spoken Word Award. Her writing residencies with the British Council, Literature Wales and Kultivera have seen her writing and performing poetry in Wales, Ireland, Sweden and India. She is the author of 'And Suddenly You Find Yourself', 'Small' and 'Little Universe'.    https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-ann-holborow-41a87491/ www.natalieholborow.com   Minna Taylor is the Founder of Energize Your Voice and the author of The Confident Body. Beginning her career as an accent reduction specialist, Minna went on to transfer her theatre training to developing an innovative approach for professional development. Notable clients include TikTok, Red Bull, UBER, and EY. Minna earned her BFA from NYU Tisch and went on to earn her MFA in Performance with a concentration in speech and vocal production. Minna has a passion for supporting individuals to play, fail, and tell powerful stories.   Founder, Energize Your Voice Author, The Confident Body [email protected]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/minnafoundereyv   You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via [email protected]