Learning Rebels Podcast
Get the live, unfiltered conversations behind the popular Learning Rebels Coffee Chat. Workplace Learning will never be the same.
Episodes
May 26, 2026 • 43 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we network like actual humans instead of robots collecting contacts?
This Coffee Chat tackled the awkwardness, fear, and internal dialogue that makes networking feel like pulling teeth. We kicked off identifying the barriers—introversion, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, and that nagging voice asking "What can I possibly offer these grown-up professi...
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May 12, 2026 • 36 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What's the one skill you want to go deeper on this year—and how are you going to get there?
This Coffee Chat was about moving from broad knowledge to deep expertise. We kicked off with a quick level set: participants named skills they wanted to build—AI, gamification, executive presence, communication, writing learning objectives, digital acumen. But wanting to go deeper and ac...
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May 5, 2026 • 40 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we actually build a habit of learning—for ourselves?
This Coffee Chat tackled a challenge we all share: making time for our own growth when everything else feels more urgent. We kicked off identifying the barriers—time, distractions, guilt, and too many deadlines. Someone admitted they schedule learning time, then say yes when someone else's issues come up. Another confes...
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February 17, 2026 • 31 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What skills did we need in 2025 that we didn't see coming—and what does that mean for our careers?
This Coffee Chat was all about looking in the rearview mirror at the year behind us and thinking forward to what skills matter now. We kicked off with the big one: prompt engineering. Would we have known in January 2025 that mastering AI prompts would become critical? Some of us saw...
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February 10, 2026 • 43 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What do we wish our stakeholders knew about learning—and how do we actually tell them?
This Coffee Chat was all about the communication breakdowns between L&D and stakeholders, and how to fix them without just venting for an hour (though we did some of that too). We kicked off with a hard truth: sometimes the misunderstandings are our fault. When we say yes to impossible dea...
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February 3, 2026 • 40 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we design learning fast without sacrificing quality?
This Coffee Chat was all about scrappy design—doing more with less time, smaller budgets, and whatever tools you've got at hand. We kicked off with a reality check: sometimes your best work isn't your most polished work. It's the work that gets done and actually helps people. One participant shared a story about creatin...
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January 27, 2026 • 41 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we measure the unmeasurable—those soft skills that don't fit neatly into a spreadsheet?
This Coffee Chat tackled one of the trickiest challenges we face: proving that leadership development, communication training, and other "fuzzy-edged" programs actually work. We moved beyond completion rates and smile sheets to explore what real evidence looks like when the numbers just...
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January 21, 2026 • 32 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do cognitive biases sneak into our learning designs—and what can we do about it?
It quickly became clear this conversation was going to hit close to home. We all fall into these traps—affinity bias, confirmation bias, halo effect, availability heuristic, and the Dunning-Kruger effect. It's not about shame; it's about recognizing that our brains have built-in shortcuts that s...
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December 18, 2025 • 40 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How can we set goals that truly align with our personal and professional aspirations while making the process motivating, realistic, and actionable?
This Coffee Chat was all about rethinking how we approach goal setting. Forget the old SMART goals you’ve heard about a thousand times—this conversation was focused on making goals meaningful, personal, and, most importantly, doable.
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December 5, 2025 • 42 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What does burnout really look like, and how do we bring ourselves back from it without treating rest like another item on the to-do list?
This Coffee Chat opened with an honest acknowledgment that many of us are feeling stretched thin. Between back-to-school schedules, heavy workloads, shifting priorities, and the general pace of life, it has been catching up with people. Special...
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November 28, 2025 • 33 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What if learning and development professionals thought more like anthropologists?
This Coffee Chat explored what it means to study the culture of our organizations instead of simply observing it from a distance. How do we uncover the stories, rituals, and behaviors that shape it?
We began by exploring the idea of acting as storytellers. We already curate knowledge and connect p...
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November 22, 2025 • 20 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
Have we lost our edge when it comes to presentation skills?
This Coffee Chat centered on something many of us have noticed. With so much attention going to AI tools and digital platforms, it is easy to forget that connection and presence are still at the heart of great facilitation. Participants shared strategies they use to spark engagement, like starting with a playful question...
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November 14, 2025 • 35 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we write learning materials that people actually want to read?
This Coffee Chat focused on the art and challenge of writing for learning. Whether it’s job aids, workbooks, or PowerPoint slides, the struggle is the same: keeping things clear, concise, and human. The discussion centered on how to cut through the noise, remove the fluff, and make content easy to digest withou...
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October 28, 2025 • 35 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we partner with middle managers instead of clashing with them?
This Coffee Chat dove into one of the most complicated roles in any organization. Middle managers sit at the crossroads of leadership expectations, daily operations, and learning initiatives. They can be your biggest ally or your biggest barrier, often depending on how well they understand their role in support...
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October 16, 2025 • 38 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we make learning environments feel safe for everyone who walks through the (virtual or physical) door?
This Coffee Chat explored the heart of psychological safety—what it really looks like in classrooms, workshops, and training sessions. We opened with five common mistakes that unintentionally chip away at that sense of safety: assuming hierarchy disappears, mistaking comp...
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October 8, 2025 • 38 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we keep creating “champagne learning” when we’re working with a tap-water budget?
On this episode of the our Coffee Chat, the topic was all about getting scrappy, smart, and a little bit creative with the tools we already have. It’s that time of year when budgets tighten, priorities shift, and somehow the expectation still remains to deliver polished, high-impact learning....
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September 30, 2025 • 36 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we make L&D visible in our organizations—and actually get recognized for the value we bring?
It quickly became clear this touches a nerve for all of us. We hesitate to promote ourselves because it feels too "salesy," like we're used car salesmen. But here's the truth—if we don't advocate fo...
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September 23, 2025 • 31 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What do KPIs really mean for learning and development—and how do we connect to them in a way that makes sense?
It quickly became clear that KPI's stir up mixed feelings: exciting for some, confusing or even intimidating for others. Some departments track them obsessively, while others barely mention them. And yet, whether in higher ed, nonprofits, or corporate spaces, KPIs are al...
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September 16, 2025 • 40 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we work with subject matter experts in ways that build trust instead of tension?
Our Coffee Chat crew shared the full range of experiences—from relationships that clicked instantly to projects that felt like pulling teeth. We talked about SMEs who deliver 30-page data dumps, professors who think semester-long lectures are “online training,” and peers who guard information ...
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August 26, 2025 • 38 mins
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we build genuine professional connections without falling into the trap of sales pitches, awkward small talk, or ghosted messages?
Our Coffee Chat crew shared the familiar pain of trying to connect online or at events, only to be met with instant “buy my service” pitches, one-sided conversations, or radio silence. Networking, we agreed, works best when it’s rooted in aut...
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