Developing Leaders from Dropbox to General Motors
TL;DR: Justin McSharry, Head of Leadership Development at General Motors, shares his journey from engineering to human development. In this episode of Intelligence Amplifiers, he reveals how coaching, integral theory, and now AI are transforming the way companies are developing leaders—driving scale, sustainability, and real behavioral change. Listen now 🎧 How an Engineer Became a […]
Innovating L&D with AI at Real Chemistry
Innovating L&D with AI at Real Chemistry Listen now 🎧 TL;DR Nicole Riopelle, VP of Organizational Effectiveness at Real Chemistry, shares how her team is using AI to drive strategic learning outcomes. From scrappy beginnings in supply chain to designing an internal AI-powered coach, her journey is a case study in L&D innovation. This post […]
Designing Events That Stick
Designing Events That Stick 🎧 Listen to Designing Events That Stick – with Jenny Sauer-Klein, Founder and CEO of The Primary Shift As teams become more distributed and work becomes more transactional, the need for intentional connection has never been greater. Yet most company events fail to create real engagement or lasting impact. The agenda […]
Measuring What Actually Matter in L&D
Measuring What Actually Matters in L&D 🎧 Listen to Measuring What Actually Matters in L&D – with Brooke Ludwig, Director of Learning and Development at Arete L&D professionals are under growing pressure to prove the value of their work. In a world where budgets are tighter and business goals are shifting constantly, it’s no longer […]
Strategic L&D – Making Learning a Business Imperative at Scalefocus
📌 Why Strategic L&D Is No Longer Optional 🎧 Listen to Strategic L&D – Making Learning a Business Imperative Strategic L&D is emerging as a top priority for companies navigating growth, disruption, and workforce transformation. In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers, host Marko Gargenta sits down with Tsvetan Angelov, Head of Learning and Development […]
Redefining L&D with AI & Empathy at Vendasta
Redefining L&D at Vendasta with Cal Cooper What does it take to build a modern L&D function while supporting external enablement and internal growth? Cal Cooper is doing just that at Vendasta. With a background that spans marketing, teaching, and instructional design, Cal brings a multidisciplinary lens to her work in Learning and Development. As […]
Leading Talent & L&D at Taboola
Leading Talent & L&D at Taboola with Brett Underhill What does it take to lead both Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development in a high-growth tech company? Brett Underhill is doing it in real time at Taboola. From her early career in MBA recruiting at the Federal Reserve and American Express to shaping employer brand […]
Building L&D at Tesla, GoDaddy, and Lifestance
Building L&D at Tesla, GoDaddy, and LifeStance How do you build an L&D function that scales with a fast-growing company? Madison Artist has done it at some of the most innovative organizations, including Tesla, GoDaddy, and LifeStance. In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, she shares her journey of designing impactful learning programs that […]
AI Tools and Tips for Modern Learning Design
As L&D teams face increasing demands to move faster and deliver high-quality learning at scale, AI is becoming a powerful force multiplier—especially when it comes to working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Join Brick Maier, former Amazon program manager and current product and learning leader at HeatSpring, for a hands-on, tactical session exploring how AI […]
Storytelling and the Future of AI in Learning
How can storytelling and AI reshape the future of learning? What happens when we blend human creativity with AI-powered knowledge sharing? In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers, host Marko Gargenta sits down with Brick Maier, former Knowledge Management leader at Amazon and current innovator at HeatSpring, to explore how storytelling, AI, and learning intersect […]
Learning and Development Through the Lens of Anthropology
How Anthropology Shapes Learning & Development: A Conversation with Blake Payton How can anthropology transform the way we approach learning and development (L&D) in the workplace? In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers, Blake Payton, Global Head of L&D at Dialpad, shares how his background in anthropology and education has influenced his human-centered approach to […]
Human Centered Design in L&D at Lucasfilm, Sonos, and Airbnb
How can human centered design transform the way we approach learning and development (L&D)? In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, Marko Gargenta sits down with Ciji Madey, an L&D leader with experience at Lucasfilm, Airbnb, Sonos, and Shiphawk, to explore how design thinking principles can elevate the impact of L&D programs. Ciji shares […]
