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If you're in Learning & Development, there’s one question you can’t ignore: how do you stay relevant in an age of accelerating AI?
This week on The Fabulous Learning Nerds, the full crew is back—and we’re taking a deep dive into the current and future state of AI in L&D. From shifting job expectations and entry-level disruption to powerful tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, NanoBanana, Oboe, and Sora, we unpack what’s changing, what’s not, and how to thrive in a world where prompt engineering is the new PowerPoint.
Whether you’re a learning leader, content creator, or just figuring out your next step in a noisy AI-driven market, this episode offers insights, laughter, and hard-hitting questions you can’t afford to dodge.
3 Key Takeaways:
- AI won't replace you—but someone using AI might. Learn to build faster, smarter, and with greater brand impact using the latest tools.
- Thought leadership still matters. Authentic experience and design sense are irreplaceable—if you know how to apply them well.
- Your future value is in your adaptability. From writing better prompts to refining AI output with a learner’s lens, today’s L&D pros must be curious, iterative, and creative.
The Nerds You Know:
- Scott Schuette: Training strategist, creativity engine, and host of the Fabulous Learning Nerds, Scott brings decades of L&D experience to the table—often with a Krampus figure or scented marker in hand.
- Daniel Coonrod: Resident storyteller and facilitation savant, Daniel blends humor and insight to keep learning human—even when the bots take the first pass.
- Zeta: Creative powerhouse and visual thinker, Zeta champions the emotional intelligence and design instincts that make learning memorable.
- Sam: New to the industry, but already asking the questions many avoid—Sam offers a fresh perspective on AI adoption, competition, and the evolving L&D career path.
