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Find out how Mid Penn Bank is reimagining workforce development with Mid Penn University. University Director and VP Scott Bostjancic shares how a visionary leadership team, high-end tech, and a commitment to personalized, skills-based learning are transforming training—and empowering employees at every level to grow their careers.

Digital cohort-based learning programs that combine live sessions with interactive assignments and peer collaboration are increasing in popularity especially in leadership development. This is apparent in Brandon Hall Group’s recent study “Igniting the Leadership Spark.” Their Principal Analyst Matt Pittman shares his insights on the study and what’s behind the growth of cohort-based approaches.

Donald Taylor, longtime learning and development leader and chair of the Learning Technologies Conference, unpacks the findings from the 2025 L&D Global Sentiment Survey. Hear what surprised him most, why AI remains a dominant focus, and how L&D professionals are responding to increasing pressure to prove value and do more with less.

Lee Travis, Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environment at Equix, discusses how organizations can move beyond compliance and embed safety into their culture. He shares how leadership visibility, effective communication, and personal connection make safety training more meaningful—and how every role in an organization plays a part in keeping people safe.

Organizations often turn to soft skills training to gain a competitive advantage in the workforce. Andrea Laus, CEO of SkillGym, explains how AI-driven role-playing simulations are transforming leadership development, sales training, and customer engagement —turning practice into performance.

Learning doesn't stop when formal training ends—it continues in the flow of work. On this episode of Powered by Learning, Chief Learning Evangelist and Co-Founder of Apply Synergies Bob Mosher discusses the Five Moments of Need and how organizations can embed learning into the workplace to drive real performance outcomes.

Simulation-based training is transforming learning in high-stakes environments like healthcare. Joe Corvino, senior client executive with Laerdal Medical Corporation, a company at the forefront of healthcare simulation, shares how Laerdal’s innovative solutions—like their maternity and resuscitation simulators—are enhancing skill development and ultimately saving lives.

Discover how to master the future of learning by empowering your potential with generative AI. AI expert Josh Cavalier discusses how to leverage top AI technologies in L&D and offers practical advice to stay ahead in this rapidly evolving field.

With up to six generations active in today's workforce, how can organizations deliver learning experiences that truly resonate? Our guest Steve Goble shares insights on bridging generational gaps through intentional listening, personalized training paths, and adaptable strategies. From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, learn how to embrace differences, build stronger teams, and inspire continuous growth.

Learn how PSECU (Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union) leveraged innovative training methods, gamification, and change champions to help team members across the organization navigate and embrace change. Jeff Fetterman, Director of Talent Development, and Sandra Holzgen, Chief Human Resources Officer at PSECU, share their journey of implementing Workday, a new enterprise resource planning system.