Podcast Season 3 - Upside Learning

About the Podcast

Season 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast explores how workplace learning is evolving as skilling needs, learning design, & emerging AI tools reshape how people learn and perform. Hear practical insights from leaders who understand the gap between training and capability and the rising demand for meaningful outcomes in a rapidly changing world. Each episode brings focused guidance to help learning teams stay relevant, intentional, & ready for what's next.

About the Host

Venudhar Bhatt — EVP, Learning Transformation & AI Strategy

Venudhar Bhatt drives learning transformation at Mitr and Upside Learning, uniting emerging technology with strategic learning design to create meaningful performance outcomes. With deep expertise in learning engineering, he helps K12 and enterprise teams navigate complex challenges and build scalable, future-ready learning solutions.

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Can Traditional Authoring Tools Survive AI? with Mike Stein

S3-Episode 3

Can Traditional Authoring Tools Survive AI? with Mike Stein

Episode Summary:

Traditional authoring tools shaped modern eLearning, but AI is rapidly changing how learning experiences are designed, built, and delivered. Explore microlearning, AI-assisted development, cognitive science, and why learning teams may need to rethink course-first training approaches.

Balancing Global Reach and Human Touch with Hanine Linsky

S3-Episode 2

Balancing Global Reach and Human Touch with Hanine Linsky

Episode Summary:

Scaling learning is easy. Making it work globally is harder. Explore how culture, context, human connection, and AI-driven personalization come together to build real capability and lasting impact at scale across teams and regions.

Navigating the Three Waves of AI Adoption with a Trusted Learning Advisor Mindset with Dr. Keith Keating

S3-Episode 1

Navigating the Three Waves of AI Adoption with a Trusted Learning Advisor Mindset with Dr. Keith Keating

Episode Summary:

Explore the three waves of AI adoption and what they mean for L&D leaders. Learn why moving from speed to judgment, embracing the Trusted Learning Advisor mindset, and building real organizational capability matters in a changing world.

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