This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about effective learning and development.

Most training programs fail not because of poor content—but because they miss the one thing that matters: performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how to build training that delivers measurable business impact, the secrets behind immersive simulations, and how to filter out L&D noise that does more harm than good.

With over four decades in the field and clients like NASA, General Motors, and AT&T, Guy Wallace shares real stories, controversial truths, and actionable frameworks to help you escape buzzwords and build training that actually works. Whether you're leading L&D or just trying to make your workshops matter, this episode brings clarity and conviction to how real learning happens.

Key Takeaways

• Building truly impactful learning means focusing on performance, not just content—hands-on practice with feedback is non-negotiable.
• Not all expertise is equal; knowing how to validate credible sources in your network can prevent major missteps.
• Great training doesn't just deliver knowledge—it aligns with job realities and provokes behavioral change through simulations and context-specific experiences.

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Timestamps

[00:00] The dangerous myths still lingering in L&D

[01:00] Guy’s L&D journey from TV to training legend

[03:00] How a lucky first job shaped 40+ years of performance-first thinking

[05:00] The most effective training experience Guy ever went through

[07:00] Hands-on, feedback-driven learning: the key to real performance

[09:00] Using gestures to build trust and facilitate honest group feedback

[12:00] The lesson Guy learned as a 10-year-old paperboy

[14:00] The 8-day course that triggered managers—but produced real results

[21:00] A total training failure—and how Guy turned it into a massive win

[27:00] From child modeling to L&D transformation—surprising moments revealed

Links & Future Learnings

• Guy Wallace on Linkedin
• Guy Wallace Archives
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website