L&D Go Beyond
L&D Go Beyond Podcast
A deep dive into learning, capability, and performance by Upside Learning
The L&D Go Beyond Podcast brings together leaders who are shaping the future of workplace learning. Each episode moves past traditional training conversations to examine how learning drives capability, performance, and real organizational outcomes.
The series explores the forces redefining the learning landscape, including AI, skilling demands, capability building, learning design, business alignment, and the growing pressure to demonstrate impact. Conversations are grounded in practice and informed by the experiences of CLOs, strategists, researchers, authors, and practitioners from across industries.
Guests share clear, practical insights into how learning can be designed, supported, and measured with intention. The discussions highlight what becomes possible when L&D operates with clarity, purpose, and a focus on meaningful results.
Upside Learning, a Mitr company, brings 20+ years of experience in delivering award-winning custom eLearning, learning consulting, and staff augmentation services.
If you are committed to creating learning that works and contributes to performance in the new world of work, this podcast is your space.
Listen. Learn. Go beyond.
Episodes
36 episodes
Balancing Global Reach and Human Touch with Hanine Linsky
In Episode 2 of Season 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Venudhar Bhatt sits down with Hanine E. Hajnasr, a global leader in learning, organizational effectiveness, and change enablement.As organizations continue to scale learning acro...
Navigating the Three Waves of AI Adoption with a Trusted Learning Advisor Mindset
Join host Venudhar Bhatt as he engages in a focused conversation with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning Officer at BDO Canada and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor.In this opening episode of Season 3, t...
Creating Impactful Reskilling Programs, with Anish Lalchandani
Join host Amit Garg as he chats with Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management at A.P. Moller-Maersk and author of the book 'The Skills Advantage.' Gain insights from Anish's extensive background in HR and talent management, spanning ...
Learning Impact Through a Practitioner's Lens, with Laura Bartus
Join host Amit Garg in a conversation with Laura Bartus, Director, Learning Design at CenterWell Pharmacy - A Humana Company, in this episode Laura shares her inspiring journey from English teacher to leadership roles in L&D, emphasizing th...
Real World Insights on Learning Impact, with Christopher Lind
Join host Amit Garg in a riveting conversation with Christopher Lind, Tech Analyst, and Industry Advisor. Christopher serves as the Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and is also the host of the Future-Focused podcast. From his journey as a tech...
Leveraging the 5 Moments of Need for Learning Impact, with Bob Mosher
Join Amit Garg as he engages in an intriguing conversation with Bob Mosher, Founding Partner and Chief Learning Evangelist at APPLY Synergies, the 5 Moments of Need Company on enhancing learning impact with the 5 Moments of Need Framework. ...
Scenario-Based Learning for Learning Impact, with Christy Tucker
Episode 6 of the #LnDGoBeyondPodcast Season 2 is now LIVE! Join Amit Garg as he engages in a stimulating dialogue with Christy Tucker, a distinguished Learning Experience Design Consultant. Explore the transformati...
Designing for Learning Impact, with Clark Quinn
Episode 5 of the #GoBeyondPodcast Season 2 is live! Join Amit Garg in a captivating conversation with Clark Quinn, Chief Learning Strategist at Upside Learning, as they delve deep into the realm of designing for impactful learning...
Learner Survey and Learning Effectiveness, with Will Thalheimer
Season 2 Episode 4 of the #LNDGoBeyondPodcast ! In our latest episode, join @Amit Garg in a thought-provoking discussion with @Will Thalheimer, a distinguished figure in the realm of learning and development. Will, a seasoned cons...
Designing Learning for Behavior Change
Episode 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast Season 2! Join us in an insightful discussion on the nuances of Designing Learning for Behavior Change with host Amit Garg and acclaimed author and learning strategy consultant Juli...
Improving Learning Transfer Effectiveness with Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel
In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Amit Garg engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel, a trailblazer in Learning and Development (L&D) and the Founder/CEO of the Institute of Transfer Effectiveness. Dr...
Evolving from Order Taker to Trusted Learning Advisor, with Dr. Keith Keating
In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Dr. Keith Keating, the Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Archwell and Author of "The Trusted Learning Advisor.", discussing the evolution of Learning and Development (L&...
How can L&D Pivot from Learning to Performance?, with Laura Overton
In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Laura Overton – Co-creator of Emerging Stronger and Founder of Learning Changemakers on ‘How can L&D Pivot from Learning ...
Bridging the Gap between Learning and Performance, with Charles Jennings
In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Charles Jennings – a leading thinker, practitioner, and consultant in the field of organizational learning on ‘Bridging the G...
Strategies for Effective Learning in Retail Sales, with Ramakrishna Rao
In this episode titled ‘Strategies for Effective Learning in Retail Sales’, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, speaks with Ramakrishna Rao (Coach Ram) ICF-PCC about how retail sales training varies from other forms of training....
Moving ID to LXD, with Clark Quinn
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Clark Quinn Executive Director at Quinnovation on Moving ID to LXD.Though Clark needs no formal introduction if you’ve be...
Post-Pandemic Workplace Learning Strategy, with Shantanu Bhattacharya
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Shantanu Bhattacharya, Management Consulting Principal Director, Accenture on Post-Pandemic Workplace Learning Strategy.Wi...
Secrets to Being Smarter, Faster, with Arun Pradhan
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Arun Pradhan, Co-Founder, ModelThinkers on Secrets to Being Smarter, Faster.Arun says that ModelThinkers is a buy-in from...
Challenges and Opportunities for Measuring the Impact of Training and Learning, with Kevin M. Yates
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Kevin M. Yates, The L&D Detective on challenges and opportunities for measuring the impact of training and learning on human ...
Instructional Story Design, with Rance Greene
Rance is a story designer, author, and speaker. His book ‘Instructional Story Design’ is practical guide for developing stories that train. He is the founder of Needastory.com and school of story design for those who are struggling with storyte...
Gamifying Workplace Learning the Right Way, with Karl Kapp
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Karl Kapp about gamifying workplace learning the right way.Karl started his discussion by highlighting the confusion between gamification and game-based learning. The co...
Workplace Learning in the Post-Covid World, with Sam Taylor, Jr. and Rick Housler
In this insightful podcast, Amit Garg speaks with World Bank Groups’ executives, Sam Taylor, Jr. and Rick Housler about ‘Workplace Learning in the Post-Covid World’. Both Sam & Rick, as senior learning specialists, support Open Learni...
Learning for L&D Professionals, with Joti Joseph
In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Joti Joseph, Director of Talent & Learning at Vontobel, Switzerland about learning for L&D professionals. Joti has 26 years of global experience in learning and develop...
The ten questions you must ask at the start of any learning project, with Joe Ganci
In this candid and insightful episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Joe Ganci, President of eLearning Joe, a custom learning company located outside Washington DC. Joe speaks about ‘10 questions you must ask at the start o...
Writing Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning, with Patti Shank
In this podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Patti Shank, President at Learning Peaks LLC, about Writing Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Assess Learning.Patti shares the very interesting background story of her new book. She says that over...
