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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 minPowered by LearningDesigning Learning Experiences that Improve PerformanceWhen you move beyond designing a learning event to creating a learning experience, you can amplify your performance outcomes. This is how Marybeth (MB) Weiss, VP of People and Culture approaches her work at FORME, an at-home fitness technology company. She explains in her conversation with d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski. Show Notes: Combining her experiences as a learning designer and personal trainer, MB Weiss recommends putting the learner at the center of a comprehensive learning solution. Here are some key points from her interview.Build brand and company loyalty by delivering a lear...
2022-01-1916 minPowered by LearningDriving Retail Performance with TrainingIn order to help customers make good buying decisions, Best Buy Canada advisers need to be well trained on the products that they sell. In this Powered by Learning episode, Marjorie Van Roon, Senior Manager, Learning and Development at Best Buy Canada, talks to d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski about how the right training can drive retail performance. Show Notes:Well trained people are at the heart of what makes a great shopping experience at Best Buy Canada. Marjorie Van Roon offers key takeaways including these points:Best Buy Canada tra...
2021-09-2922 minPowered by LearningUsing Video to Engage LearnersVideo and animation can foster a deeper level of engagement with your learners. But how do you shape strategic videos that inform, inspire, and reinforce learning objectives? d’Vinci Client Solutions Consultant Angeline Evans shares her expertise on using video to engage learners in this episode of Powered by Learning with hosts Susan Cort and Luke Kempski.Show Notes:Use video to communicate change with a trusted voice, such as a company CEO or a subject matter expert to make sure that people know why the training is relevant to them.Consider using scenarios to...
2021-06-2522 minPowered by LearningDeveloping Mutually Beneficial Learning RelationshipsBy building learning relationships and alliances, IBM has increased its impact on its partners and customers. In this Powered by Learning podcast, d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski talks to Sonia Malik, the Learning Alliances Manager and Strategist at IBM, to see how learning relationships can benefit the company and a targeted learner community. Show Notes:IBM Learning Alliances Manager and Strategist Sonia Malik talks about the value of learning relationships and how they can help an organization reach learners and achieve its business goals. Some of her key takeaways include these points:IB...
2021-06-0427 minPowered by LearningDelivering Training Across the Customer Life CycleCustomer education is increasingly important in the sales value chain and customer experience. In this podcast, Daniel Quick, VP of Learning Strategies at Thought Industries, talks to d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski about how educating customers can provide your organization with a competitive advantage. Thought Industries is the world’s leading B2B customer education and extended enterprise platform vendor.Show notes:The connection between the customer and training is impacting sales and shaping how companies do business. Thought Industries VP of Learning Strategies Daniel Quick provides insight on the evolution of cust...
2021-04-2027 minPowered by LearningThe L&D Relevance of Certifying Medical ProfessionalsIn this Powered by Learning podcast, d'Vinci CEO Luke Kempski talks with Dr. Keith Mann, Vice President, Continuing Certification at The American Board of Pediatrics about what’s involved in certifying medical professionals and what L&D professionals can learn from it. You'll find out how providing maintenance of certification activities to pediatricians delivers meaningful and sustainable change in healthcare. Show Notes: Dr. Keith Mann shares how the American Board of Pediatrics has evolved the way in which it does assessments and certifications to benefit the physician, the healthcare practice and the patient. His...
2021-03-2324 min
Smart Agency Masterclass with Jason Swenk: Podcast for Digital Marketing AgenciesIs Your Digital Agency Team Empowered to Make Decisions?Does your team come to you for every little decision? Not sure how to empower your employees to take more initiative? A lot of agency owners find themselves in this frustrating position. There's actually an easier fix than you think. The answer may be as simple as setting a clear vision. In this episode, we'll cover: How to build a cohesive agency team. How to create and fulfill your agency's vision. How important are core values during an acquisition? Today I sat down with Luke Kempski, president and CEO of JPL, a marketing communications agency...
2021-02-0123 minPowered by LearningDeveloping Training with Diversity and Inclusion In MindTraining plays an important role in supporting diversity and inclusion efforts at organizations. But, how do we authentically represent diverse audiences and create meaningful training that resonates with the target audience? In this episode of Powered by Learning, d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski talks with Tiffany McLean, the learning and development manager at General RV Center, where she develops learning strategy for more than 1,500 employees in six states and 12 locations. Ms. McLean is also the author of the article “Developing Training with Diversity & Inclusion in Mind,” that was published in Training Industry Magazine. Show Notes: Tiff...
2020-10-0119 minPowered by LearningUsing Training and Technology to Increase ProductivityTechnology and systems are critical to running efficient operations at a large company. d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski talks to Lisa Browning, Manager, Learning & Development Systems at The Hershey Company as she prepares training for an enterprise rollout of SAP S/4HANA . Lisa describes how systems training makes employees more productive across the organization and improves the bottom line.Show Notes:As she prepares for the enterprise rollout of SAP S/4HANA, Lisa Browning, Manager, Learning & Development Systems at The Hershey Company, makes key points related to best practices for successful systems training an...
2020-07-1625 min