Jonathan Halls is an author and consultant who uses learning science to streamline talent development to be digital and focused on business results. In today’s episode, Jonathan takes on L&D’s Goliath: Bloom’s Taxonomy.

If you’ve written a learning objective before, you've likely used a version of Bloom’s Taxonomy. But what if we’ve been using it in ways it was never meant to be used? What if this framework is creating roadblocks and preventing real learning?

Jonathan guides us through a thoughtful critique of Bloom’s and offers an alternative framework for writing learning objectives that actually achieve the desired results.

Resources:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhalls
• Website: https://jonathanhalls.com/
• Books: https://jonathanhalls.com/books/

Chelsea C. Williams, Founder & CEO of Reimagine Talent, is an expert on intergenerational talent strategies and the Gen Z workforce. In this episode, Chelsea debunks myths about Gen Z and shares lessons we can learn from the youngest working demographic.

She breaks down what research reveals Gen Z truly values—from transparency and purpose to wellbeing and career development—and reveals the stereotypes that ofen misguide managers. Discover what resonates with young professionals and how leaders can evolve to better engage, retain, and empower early talent in today’s dynamic, diverse workplace.

Resources:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacwilliams/
• Website: https://chelseacwilliams.com/
• Reimagine Talent: https://www.reimaginetalentco.com/
• Forbe’s Content: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/people/chelseacwilliams/

To elevate your training, it’s time to take a page from the marketing playbook. In this episode, we’re joined by Bianca Baumann and Mike Taylor—co-authors of Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro: Strategies to Ignite Learning—to explore how applying marketing strategies within learning programs can supercharge engagement, drive measurable impact, and secure stakeholder buy-in.

Bianca, VP of Learning Solutions & Innovation at Ardent Learning, and Mike, a learning consultant at Nationwide, share actionable insights on:

• Building a program content strategy that captures learner attention
• Leveling up with technology and measurement tools
• Tapping into the emotional drivers that make learning stick

Marketing strategies go beyond boosting program visibility. Learn to create learning experiences that resonate and reframe your L&D mindset through a marketer’s lens.

Resources:

• Book: https://www.td.org/product/book--think-like-a-marketer-train-like-an-ld-pro/112507
• Website:
  • Bianca: https://www.biancabaumann.com/
  • Mike: https://mike-taylor.org/
• LinkedIn:
  • Bianca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabaumann/
  • Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miketaylor/