In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with John Canapel, President and COO of Cypher Learning, to explore how AI is reshaping learning and development and what this means for the future of HR.

The conversation covers why traditional LMS models are no longer fit for purpose, how AI native learning platforms are collapsing months of work into minutes, and why personalization, engagement, and learning in the flow of work are now critical. John shares how AI agents, microlearning, and conversational learning can help organizations close skill gaps faster while protecting IP and maintaining strong governance.

You will hear practical insights on AI driven course creation, learning agents, gamification, and skills based career pathways, alongside real world examples showing improved engagement, faster onboarding, stronger compliance, and higher retention. The discussion also looks at how the role of the L&D professional is evolving from content creation to designing scalable learning systems and managing behavior change.

Whether you are an HR leader, L&D professional, or business executive, this episode will help you understand how to move from slow, compliance driven training to high impact, human centered learning powered by AI. Expect clear guidance on where to start, how to assess AI readiness, and how to build a workforce that can upskill faster and perform at a higher level in a rapidly changing world.

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by behavioural science expert Georgie Cooke, Co-Founder at Lima Delta, to explore why most organisational change fails and what HR and L&D can do to make change stick. The conversation explains how human psychology shapes employee resistance, how culture and micro cultures influence adoption, and why traditional training alone does not create real behaviour change.

You will hear practical frameworks including the Inspire, Train, Sustain method for designing change, the psychological headwinds that block adoption, and simple ways to analyse your culture before launching any transformation. The discussion also covers how to turn values and leadership expectations into lived behaviours, how to support managers as key influencers, and how to sustain change through nudges, tools, environment design, and ongoing reinforcement.

Whether you work in HR, learning and development, organisational design, or leadership, this episode offers a clear roadmap for creating lasting behaviour change. Expect actionable steps to increase adoption, reduce change fatigue, strengthen engagement, and build learning experiences that actually shift habits, embed culture, and deliver long term impact across your organisation.

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Dani Woods to explore how high performing HR and payroll professionals can overcome fear, step into visibility, and lead with confidence in an AI driven world. The conversation examines why so many talented HR pros feel stuck or overlooked, how imposter syndrome holds people back, and what it really takes to build momentum and credibility as a modern HR leader.

You will hear clear career acceleration frameworks including how to translate your impact into next level roles, how to build your personal board of advisors, how to lead large scale HR and payroll implementations with confidence, and how to shift from doing the work to moving work through others. Dani also shares practical guidance on overcoming visibility fear, navigating self doubt, using AI as an amplifier rather than a threat, and positioning yourself for leadership in a changing HR landscape.

Whether you are an HR leader, payroll specialist, HRIS professional, or an ambitious people practitioner ready to progress, this conversation will help you break through career stagnation, build genuine leadership presence, and thrive in an AI enabled future of work. Expect actionable insights to strengthen your influence, elevate your visibility, and create the momentum needed to unlock meaningful career growth.

For those of you who’d like to connect with Dani, you can find her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to check out her work at LotusWelle by visiting lotuswelle.com

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