Show Notes
Welcome back to Every Day’s A School Day! This week, Hannah Frame and Nicki Finnigan sit down with an inspiring leader in the world of L&D - Rebecca Tisdale.
With over 17 years of experience designing and leading innovative, learner-centric programmes for global audiences, Rebecca has a unique talent for turning mission-critical challenges into high-impact learning solutions. As a Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute, a mentor, and an advocate for neurodiversity, she’s passionate about shaping the future of learning.
In this episode, we explore:
What sparked Rebecca’s passion for L&D and the defining moments of her career, including her work at Lego.
The power of learner-centric design and how to align stakeholders’ goals
The most impactful tools and innovations driving engagement in learning
How to balance cutting-edge technology with effective simplicity
The biggest challenges facing the L&D industry today
Plus, Rebecca shares the one trend she believes will transform learning in the coming years and answers our regular feature: What’s something that’s blown your mind recently?
School’s in session - tune in now!
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