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Powered by LearningAI Literacy for All: Mike Kaput on Building SmarterX’s AI AcademyOur guest Mike Kaput of SmarterX takes us inside the new AI Academy, a membership-based learning platform for organizations and individuals. Find out how their AI Academy delivers AI literacy for all—through frameworks, certifications, and personalized learning journeys that help organizations roll out AI training responsibly and at scale. Show Notes: Mike Kaput, Chief Content Officer at SmarterX explains how they are creating and distributing learning experiences in a fast-moving environment. Some of his key points include:AI literacy is step one for everyone. Every role needs a bas...
2025-10-0233 minPowered by LearningEpisode 100: AI, Data, and the Future of Learning & DevelopmentWe’re celebrating 100 episodes of Powered by Learning with a special conversation with past podcast guests Dr. Kristal Walker, Marjorie Van Roon, Ajay Pangarkar, Robyn DeFelice, and Connie Malamed. Together, we reflect on the past five years in L&D—AI’s promise (and limits), the rise of data-informed decisions, accountability for performance and ROI, and the renewed push for personalized, human-centered learning. Listen for an energizing look at where L&D is headed—and how your organization can evolve. Show Notes: Our podcast guests and co-hosts share practical perspectives you can use now while...
2025-09-1834 min
Opening LinesDeath at La FeniceJohn Yorke looks at the first in Donna Leon’s hugely successful Venetian police series. Death at La Fenice introduces Leon’s likeable Commissario Guido Brunetti, and establishes the recipe that has made Leon one of the world’s best-loved crime writers, and Brunetti one of the most popular fictional detectives.Death at La Fenice was published in 1992, and opens with a dramatic interruption to a performance of La Traviata at Venice’s famous opera house. The death of a world-renowned conductor is an embarrassment for the Venetian police department, and the city’s politicians are anxious for a spee...
2024-08-0414 min
Curries CornerCurrie's Corner: An Insightful Chat with Jennie KerwinIn this heartfelt episode of "Currie's Corner," host Pat Currie welcomes Jennie Kerwin, a pillar of the Big Rapids community and a passionate advocate for the power of music. Jennie , founder of the acclaimed vocal group VOCA Lyrica, shares her journey in music, the profound impact it has on mental health, and her experiences leading a choir that has performed on international stages, including the Sydney Opera House. This episode explores how Jenny's commitment to music and community has enriched the lives of many and highlights her final concert with VOCA Lyrica, marking the end of an era. Listen...
2024-06-041h 01Powered by LearningUsing Gamification to Engage and Inspire EmployeesYou may think of accounting and tax firms as working “by the books,” but when it comes to training, global accounting firm KPMG is leveraging innovative technology to engage and educate their global workforce. Vaughan O’Leary, Interactive Learning Apps Program Manager at KPMG, shares how his company’s Globerunner Cup is training team members and connecting associates around the world through gamification. Shownotes: KPMG’s Globerunner Cup is an example of how a company can use gamification to inspire employees to invest time in training. In this podcast, Vaughan O’Leary and Jenny Kerwin offer...
2022-08-3025 min