Inside Learning | Unlocking human potential
The Inside Learning podcast explores the science of learning and the future of work, featuring expert guest speakers and research-based insights from The Learnovate Centre at Trinity College Dublin. Hosted by author, consultant and coach Aidan McCullen, the show delves into how we can reach our potential in work and life. Each episode offers practical advice and thought-provoking discussions on learning technology and human development.
Episodes
Fiona Passantino — Why HR Must Lead AI Integration: AI Literacy, Training & the Human-Led Roadmap
I isn't a tool. It's a new kind of employee. And that's exactly why it belongs to HR, not IT.
Aidan welcomes Fiona Passantino, award-winning author of comic books for executives on AI and her new book AI-Powered Leader, to discuss why AI integration should be a human-led experience owned by HR rather than delegated to IT. Fiona argues AI is more like a new kind of employee than a classic tool, and
Rahim Hirji — Super Skills: The 7 Human Skills for the Age of AI
"Decision-making is what you do with information. Judgment is what you do with your values when the information runs out."
Rahim Hirji has spent 20 years inside learning technology — at HarperCollins, running one of the UK's first online tutoring businesses, co-founding EtonX out of Eton College, and leading Quizlet's growth across 60 countries. His new book, Super Skills: The Seven Human Skills f
Future Work World with Barry Winkless
In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast from the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with Barry Winkless, Chief Strategy Officer at Cpl, Head of the Future of Work Institute, and author of Future Work World: How Leaders Can Create Destinations for Talent that Excite, Entice, and Engage.
Barry argues that future-of-work conversations must begin with mindset. Before leaders redesign wo
Bankable Foresight: The New Skill Leaders Need in the AI Era
In a world where technology is accelerating faster than ever, how do leaders make the right decisions—without losing sight of what makes us human?
In this episode of Inside Learning, Aidan McCullen is joined by Kate O’Neill, tech humanist, author of What Matters Next, and advisor to organizations like Google, Netflix, and the United Nations.
Kate shares a powerful framework for navigating uncertai
Design Cognition, Cognitive Diversity & AI Teammates with Kathryn Jablokow
Kathryn Jablokow. Dean of Manhattan University’s School of Engineering, former NSF deputy division director, and co-author of the NSF Artificial Intelligence Roadmap joins Aidan McCullen to explore design cognition: how people think while solving design problems.
They unpack why high-performance teams don’t just match skills to problems, but also match thinking styles to the type of challenge, p
Unveiling Creative AI: Insights with Maya Ackerman
In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by the Learnovate Centre, Aidan McCullen speaks with world-renowned AI researcher and Creative Machines author Maya Ackerman about the rise of generative AI and its impact on human creativity.
The conversation explores the hidden history of AI-generated creativity, from early computational creativity pioneers to modern large language models.
Integrating AI and Gamification for Engaging Education: Insights from Kahoot!'s Sean D'Arcy
In this episode of Inside Learning, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, host Aidan McCullen is joined by Sean D'Arcy, Chief Solutions Officer at Kahoot!—Europe’s largest EdTech platform.
They explore the post-pandemic challenges in education, including dwindling student attention and motivation, and how tools like Kahoot! are helping teachers reimagine engagement through gamification, interac
Do More in Four: The Case for a Four-Day Workweek
In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we explore the concept of a four-day workweek with experts Joe O'Connor and Jared Lindzon. They discuss the historical roots of the five-day workweek, the productivity and well-being benefits of a shorter workweek, and how AI could reshape our approach to work. Learn how both individuals and organizations can
Debunking AI Myths: Insights from Sangeet Paul Choudary on the Future of Work
Welcome to another episode of The Inside Learning Podcast brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, where we explore the impact of AI on the future of work. In this episode, we are joined by Sangeet Paul Choudary, the author of 'Reshuffle,' to debunk common fallacies about AI, such as 'AI won't take your job, but somebody using AI will.'
Sangeet dives deep into understanding how AI restructuring w
Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur
Productive Failure: A New Paradigm for Learning with Manu Kapur
What if the best way to learn isn’t to get it right the first time—but to fail first?
In this episode of Inside Learning, we’re joined by Manu Kapur, author of Productive Failure. Kapur introduces a radical shift in how we think about education and training: instead of shielding learners from mistakes, we should intentionally design f
Design for How People Learn with Julie Dirksen
In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive deep into the principles of effective learning with special guest Julie Dirksen, author of 'Design for How People Learn' and 'Talk to the Elephant.' Julie and host explore topics such as designing impactful learning experiences, the role of habit formation, and the importance of understanding learner o
The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi
In this episode of 'Inside Learning,' brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, Dr. Helena Boschi, author of 'Why We Do What We Do,' delves into the mysteries of the human brain and its pivotal role in learning and behavior. Host Aidan McCullen explores with Dr. Boschi the brain's function as a 'prediction machine,' its adaptation in the digital age, and the impacts of technology on cognitive abili
Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier
In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of 'Influence Unleashed' and 'Unstoppable.' We delve into Apple's history with Steve Jobs to illustrate the evolving nature of leadership and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible, future-oriented workforce strategies. Victoria shares insights on the importance of combining talent acquisition
Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin
In this episode, we delve into the world of learning innovation with Graham Brown-Martin, author of 'Learning Reimagined'. Graham shares his journey from working on mainframe computers at the Open University to pioneering educational technology in the 1980s. We explore key topics such as the contrast between instructionism and constructionism, the evolution of the education system, the impact of n
AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace
In this episode of Inside Learning, host Aidan McCullen speaks with Calum Chace, an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including 'Surviving AI' and 'Pandora's Brain'. They discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI renders many jobs obsolete, and the Technological Singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence. Calum
Navigating Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Job Progress
In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Center, Michael B. Horn discusses his new book 'Job Moves: Nine Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,' offering valuable advice for those feeling stuck in their careers. He delves into the importance of understanding personal progress in career choices, the concept of 'jobs to be done,' and why thinking about expe
Revolutionising Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir
Revolutionizing Music Education - Moombix Founder Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir
Join us for an inspiring episode of Inside Learning brought to you by the Learnovate Centre. In this episode, we dive into the future of music education with Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir, founder of Moombix. Discover how Margret is addressing the challenges adult learners face in accessing quality, flexible music
Embracing the Access Economy with Sara Daw
In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by Aidan and brought to you by the Learnovate Center, we dive into the transformative concept of the access economy with special guest Sara Daw. Sara, the author of 'Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the C-Suite', provides insightful definitions and real-world applications of the access economy. The discussion hi
Elliot Masie Live on E-Learning and Innovation at Learnovation 2024
Join us for a special episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, recorded at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, with Elliot Masie, a key innovator in e-learning since the 1990s. Elliot discusses the evolution of digital learning, the intersection of learning and innovation, and the role of creativity and storytelling in education. The conversation also covers the impact of AI on learning and work, and the
Exploring Xperiential Learning with Elyse Klaidman
In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we dive into the transformative power of experiential learning with Elyse Klaidman, co-founder of X in a Box and Story Xperiential.
Elyse shares her extensive background, including her 22-year tenure at Pixar as Creative Director and her pivotal role in forming Pixar University. We discuss the growing demand f
Rewrite your leadership code with Shlomo Ben-Hur
In this episode of Inside Learning Podcast, we welcome Shlomo Ben-Hur, Professor at IMD Business School and author of 'Rewriting Your Leadership Code'. Shlomo reveals how early childhood experiences and traumas shape our behaviours, relationships, and effectiveness as leaders. He discusses the concept of a 'leadership code' influenced by our upbringing and offers insights into self-awareness, deal
Proximity: Navigating the Future of Work and Learning with Rob C. Wolcott & Kaihan Krippendorff
Reimagining Work and Learning: Future Trends with Rob C. Wolcott & Kaihan Krippendorff In this episode of The Inside Learning Podcast presented by the Learnovate Centre, hosts welcome authors Rob C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff to discuss their book 'Proximity'.
They explore the concept of 'proximity', or the capability to deliver anything, anywhere, anytime, driven by advances in digital t
The Neuroscience of Learning and the Future of Work with Friederike Fabritius
Unlocking Human Potential: The Science of Learning and the Future of Work with Friederike Fabritius
Join us on the Inside Learning Podcast, brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, to explore the science of learning and the future of work. Our guest, Friederike Fabritius, acclaimed author of 'The Leading Brain' and 'The Brain Friendly Workplace,' shares insights from her latest book and discusse
Transforming Society with AI: Ethics, Education, and the Future of Work with Nell Watson
Transforming Society with AI: Ethics, Education, and the Future of Work
This episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, presented by the Learnovate Centre, features an insightful discussion with Nell Watson, an expert on AI ethics and author of Taming the Machine.
The conversation delves into recent advancements in AI and their transformative potential for society and economies, emphasizing the need
The Neurodiversity Edge with Dr. Maureen Dunne
In this episode of Inside Learning Podcast, hosted by Aidan McCullen and brought to you by the Learnovate Centre, we deep dive into the fascinating world of neurodiversity with our special guest, Dr. Maureen Dunne, author of "The Neurodiversity Edge". In this discussion, Dr. Dunne dissolves common myths associated with neurodivergence, highlighting the enormous value neurodivergent individuals bri
Mastering Virtual Facilitation with Henrik Horn Andersen
Mastering Virtual Facilitation: Engage and Impact with Henrik Horn Andersen
This episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, presented by the Centre Centre and Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin, features an insightful discussion with Henrik Horn Andersen, the author of 'Virtual Facilitation: Create More Engagement and Impact.'
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic's push towards virtual collaboration
Evolving AI Ethics with Phaedra Boinodiris
In the first episode of Season Four of the Inside Learning Podcast by Lernovate Centre, we begin with interest as we host renowned inclusive technology and responsible AI expert, Phaedra Boinodiris. Known for her impactful work with IBM and Future World Alliance, Phaedra delves into the pressing issue of inherent bias in AI technologies and how we can work towards their ethical utilization.
Phaed
Revolutionising Learning from Courses to Resources with Nick Shackleton-Jones
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of Inside Learning! In this instalment, we are thrilled to host a true revolutionary in the education industry, someone who has not only coined the 'courses to resources' shift but has also introduced the groundbreaking affective context model of learning and crafted the innovative 5Di© approach to human-centred learning design.
Our guest today boasts a
The Now and Next of Work with Cali Williams Yost
New national research from today’s guest and her firm Flex+Strategy Group (FSG) signals a widening gap between employee and leadership perceptions about flexible work and performance, including what’s happening when employees are onsite.
Based upon a demographically representative sample size of 782 U.S. full-time employed adults, the research is the latest in a series of Flex+Strategy Group stud
Business Integrity and Ethical Challenges with Daniel Malan
Daniel Malan is the director of the Trinity Corporate Governance Lab and an assistant professor in business ethics at Trinity Business School, Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. He was co-chair of the B20 Integrity and Compliance Task Force (2022 and 2020), and a member of the Global Future Council on Transparency and Anti-Corruption of the World Economic Forum (2019 - 2022).
He is the author of
Students, AI and Honesty with Antonios Karampelas
Students using Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to cheat is a significant concern among educators and educational administrators. For example, a student could use ChatGPT to generate an entire essay and hand it in as theirs. Can AI writing be detected, and is AI writing always undesirable?
Our guest is a Science, STEAM, and Artificial Intelligence educator with a PhD in Astrophysics. He is a
Equitable Supports for Learners with Katie Novak
Our guest is a Teacher, Educational Consultant, adjunct professor at UPenn, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts.
Her latest book is an invaluable resource for policymakers, university staff, and regional support providers.
We welcome the author of “In Support of Students: A Leader's Guide to Equitable MTSS”, Katie Novak.
Find Katie here: https://www.novakeducation.c
Motivation for Learning in a Digital World with Peter Gillis
Research Lead with The Learnovate Centre Peter Gillis joins us to offer a sneak peek into Learnovate's research on "Motivation for Learning in a Digital World".
Peter shares some insights on:
self-determination theory
motivation
amotivation
nudging behaviour
and much more besides.
VR as a Teaching Tool with Jason Haddock
Jason Haddock is CEO of Sozo Labs, which incorporates VR into education and training. For example, his company creates and implements immersive applications to train workers in high-skilled areas like engineering, manufacturing and machine operation. He’s spent over three decades working in emerging technology and has always been passionate about how humans learn. Now he is marrying the two.
In
Generative AI in Learning with Marc Ramos
Over the past few months, there has been colossal hype and speculation about the implications of large language models (LLMs) such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and, most recently, GPT4. ChatGPT, in particular, reached 100 million users in two months, making it the fastest-growing consumer application of all time.
It isn’t clear yet what kind of impact LLMs will have, and opinions vary hugely. Many exper
Blended Learning in Schools - A Universal Design Approach with Dr. Joanne Banks
Inclusive education as a concept is elusive. No one definition exists, but instead much diversity in how we conceive and understand it. Ireland, like most countries, has an increasingly diverse student population where the ‘one size fits all’ curriculum cannot possibly work for everyone. By understanding student variability and identifying the barriers to learning as students navigate the educatio
Nudging New Behaviours with Anthonie Wurth
We are joined by a former Olympic Judo champion who harnessed his knowledge of behaviour skills when he moved into learning and behaviour change. He founded and sold the company mindmarker and is now the founder of www.mynewbehavior.com.
Anthonie is the author of "Training Reinforcement: The 7 Principles to Create Measurable Behavior Change and Make Learning Stick", Anthonie Wurth.
Rethinking Remote Onboarding with Janet Benson
In a wide-ranging discussion, Learning Lead, Senior Corporate Learning Researcher with The Learnovate Centre in Trinity College Dublin Janet Benson, shares the opportunities, challenges and biases of onboarding.
Janet reveals how biases such as proximity bias play a role in career advancement and how the social aspect of onboarding plays a role in organizational success.
How VR Can Help Us To “Walk In Their Shoes” with Robin Rosenberg
Our guest is Robin Rosenberg, a Clinical Psychologist, CEO and Founder of "Live in Their World", a company built to help improve workplace culture using a modern virtual reality method to fully immerse individuals in workplace scenarios teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion. This enables open and honest conversation resulting in mutual understanding and respect among team members.
Our host Aid
Play to Learn - Designing for Uncertainty with Rosan Bosch
Happy New Year, and welcome to a New Season of Inside Learning.
Rosan Bosch joins us for our first episode of season 3.
Rosan is the founder and Creative Director at Rosan Bosch Studio, designing state-of-the-art learning landscapes built for wonder, motivation and creativity. She brings years of experience in transforming education using design as a tool for change, and today, educational innova
Encouraging Creativity In The Workplace with Helena Boschi, Janet Benson and Ilse White
On this episode, we are joined by Dr Helena Boschi, the author of "Why We Do What We Do: Understanding our brain to get the best out of ourselves and others".
Helena shares her thoughts on divergent and convergent thinking and encouraging creativity in the workplace.
Find Helena here:
https://www.chequeredleopard.com
We are also joined by Learning Lead and Senior Researcher Janet Benson a
Is Learning In Organisations The Same As Organisational Learning? with Nigel Paine and Dave Farrelly
Nigel Paine is a change-focused leader with a worldwide reputation and a unique grasp of media, learning and development in the public, private and academic sectors. He is also a Patron Member of Learnovate. In this episode he joins us to explore the question: Is Learning in Organizations the same as Organizational Learning?
Joined by Head of Membership Services, Dave Farrelly who manages the rela
How To Navigate The Transition From Childhood To Adolescence with Phyllis Fagell and Cormac Noonan
Based on her many years working in schools, today’s guest is a clinical counsellor, school counsellor, journalist and author who sees these years instead as a critical stage that parents can't afford to ignore.
She maintains that the ages make more of a difference than the setting). Though the transition from childhood to adolescence can be tough for kids, this time of rapid physical, intellectu
Smart Thinking: How To Think Big, Innovate And Outperform Your Rivals with Art Markman and Mary Kelly
Our guest draws on multiple research disciplines, including
psychology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, neuroscience,
learning sciences, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, and
education, he provides insights into the functioning of the mind and
synthesizes this understanding into practical tools and exercises that develop new skills and achieve personal and learning goals.
It is a pleasure
Pioneering People In The World Of Science with Jayshree Seth and Linda Doyle
We have a wonderful episode for you this month with two women breaking the mould.
Jayshree Seth was appointed 3M’s first Chief Science Advocate using her scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and professional experience to advance science and communicate the importance and benefits of science in everyday life.
She is the author of:
"The Heart of Science: Engineering Footprints, Fingerprints,
How Students Become Co-Creators Of Content with Nadav Zeimer
This month we welcome the author of "Education in the Digital Age: How We Get There", Nadav Zeimer. This episode discusses how students can become co-creators of their own curriculum, where the teacher moves from a sage on a stage to a mentor or a sherpa. We also look at how digital platforms are inverting our economy and what that means for the education system. Also featuring our guest contribut
What Is Flex? with Annie Auerbach
On this episode of the Inside Learning podcast, we welcome the author of Flex: Reinventing Work for a Smarter, Happier Life, Annie Auerbach. Flex is a manifesto for living and working on your terms. It means looking at the established, rigid ways of doing things and asking: ‘Is this really working for me?’ If the answer to that question is ‘No’ then this episode is for you.
Annie tells us about th
The Inception Of The Jigsaw Method with Elliot Aronson
Elliot Aronson is the only person in the 120-year history of the American Psychological Association to have won all three of its major awards: for writing, for teaching, and for research.
In 2007, he received the William James Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Association for Psychological Science.
He is ranked as one of the most cited psychologists of the 20th century.
While He offi
How Do We Address The Growing Skills Gap? with Michael B. Horn
Michael B. Horn speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student.
He is the author of six books with more in the works including Choosing College, Disrupting Class and Blended.
More about Michael here: https://michaelbhorn.com
We are also joined by Corporate Learning Researcher at Learnovate, I
How To Build Your Creative Confidence with Natalie Nixon
The latest episode of our podcast, Inside Learning, features a leader who is on a mission to drive more creativity into every aspect of life. We welcome Natalie Nixon, the author of "The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation, and Intuition at Work”.
More about Natalie here: https://www.figure8thinking.com
We are also joined on the podcast by corporate learning expert with The Lear
The Cycle of Unlearning with Barry O‘Reilly
The latest episode of our podcast, Inside Learning, features Barry O'Reilly author of Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results."
Barry shares how the Cycle of Unlearning is a new way of thinking and a new way of leading organizations in every industry. It’s not difficult to learn more. What is difficult is to know what to unlearn, what to stop, and what to throw away.
This
Educating The Educators On The Neuroscience Of Learning with Barbara Oakley
The latest episode of our podcast, Inside Learning, features Dr Barbara Oakley author of "Uncommon Sense Teaching Practical Insights in Brain Science to Help Students Learn."
This episode explores we have made huge strides in the neuroscience of learning, but often these breakthroughs do not filter down to the way teachers teach.
Other topics include diverse friendly learning environments, keeping
4x4 Learning with Ian Gibbs
Have you ever been frustrated to discover you couldn’t remember
something you read just the day before?
Have you ever thought you understood a new idea but then found it
difficult to put that idea into words?
Have you ever given up on trying to learn a new skill because when you
tried to apply it, the result was an abysmal failure?
If your answer to any of these is “yes”, you’re in the right plac
The Future Of Workers with Michelle Weise
"In order to get a fair shot at the opportunities available, learners need resources and services that will help them tackle the barriers that have dogged them in the past and prevented them from acquiring the skills they need to get and keep a job that pays well. Wraparound supports are crucial in promoting persistence and completion of education and training programs. These supports include coun
The Importance Of Unlearning To Learn with Jeff Miller
Our guest today is Chief Learning Officer & Vice President of Organisational Effectiveness with Cornerstone Jeff Miller.
We discuss the topic of schema and unlearning for organisational effectiveness, bias and to enable new learning.
What Are Threshold Concepts? with Dr. Ann Devitt
“The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Dr. Ann Devitt is Associate Professor in Language Education and Academic Director in Learnovate Dublin.
We discuss the idea of threshold concepts and experiential learning.
We also explore ideas on the expertise trap, innovation and immersive learning using Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality a
How To Manage The Smart Machine Age with Edward D. Hess
We are on the leading edge of a Smart Machine Age led by artificial intelligence that will be as transformative for us as the Industrial Revolution was for our ancestors.
Smart machines will take over millions of jobs in manufacturing, office work, the service sector, the professions, you name it.
Not only can they know more data and analyze it faster than any mere human, but smart machines are
