All Aboard with Rob Belliveau

About All Aboard with Rob Belliveau

All Aboard with Robert Belliveau, President & Founder of NeonTrain, offers a fast-paced and fun conversation exploring all topics related to online learning excellence. From the latest and greatest course design approaches to the nitty-gritty of course ROI, Rob tackles many issues in hopes that sharing this information will help the listener know there are many great solutions to consider when it comes to developing an online learning program.

Publisher

NeonTrain

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jan 2024

Latest episode

17 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Aug 2026

   Aligning Learning With the Bottom Line | Nick Oddson

   On this episode of All Aboard with Rob Belliveau, Rob sits down with Nick Oddson, President of SkillsWave, to unpack why so many organizations are “doing training” without actually closing their skills gaps. Nick shares his 30‑year journey from programmer to president, how incubating a corporate learning startup inside D2L led to SkillsWave, and why connecting learning directly to business goals matters more than ever. They dig into the disconnect between tuition benefits and real upskilling, why course catalogues and subscriptions often go under‑used, and how companies can move from ad hoc learning to a more targeted, strategic approach. Nick explains SkillsWave’s no‑platform‑fee model, their network of 50–60 learning providers, and how tools like SkillsWave Guide use skills data and AI to help employees map their current role, desired future, and the learning path between them. Rob and Nick explore the power of micro‑credentials and “small boosts” that help people feel more confident in the jobs they have right now—not just prepare for their next role. Along the way, they share stories of employees moving from the shop floor to management, why everyone is chasing ROI on people development, and the key question leaders should be asking: “Did this learning build the skills our business actually needs?” Learn more about Neon Train here: https://www.neontrain.com/ (https://www.neontrain.com/) Have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email the show: allaboard@neontrain.com If this episode helped you think differently about upskilling, tuition assistance, or how you invest in employee development, share it with a colleague, leader, or friend in HR, L&D, higher education, or corporate training.

2. 

   20 Jul 2026

   Belonging for Better Care | Kris Lane

   On this episode of All Aboard with Rob Belliveau, Rob talks with Kris Lane, Director of Programs and Allied Health Professionals at the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, about what it really takes to welcome internationally trained physicians into a new healthcare system. They dig into the Welcome Collaborative—a mandatory orientation program that goes far beyond clinical skills to cover Canadian medical law, billing and documentation, practice management, and the everyday basics of settling into life in Nova Scotia. They explore why helping doctors navigate housing, banking, transit, and schools is just as important as teaching clinical norms, and how that focus on belonging leads to safer care and better retention. Kris shares how the program was co‑designed with internationally trained physicians, why orientation is actually a form of proactive risk reduction, and how blending in‑person cohorts with online learning in Brightspace, supported by Neon Train, has made the experience more consistent, responsive, and human. She and Rob talk about turning “drinking from a fire hose” into digestible, ongoing support, what happens when even US‑trained doctors start asking to join the program, and how any organization can adapt these ideas to improve onboarding, confidence, and long‑term engagement for their own people—inside or outside healthcare. Learn more about Neon Train here: https://www.neontrain.com/  (https://www.neontrain.com/) Have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email the show: allaboard@neontrain.com If this episode helped you think differently about onboarding, belonging, or supporting internationally trained professionals, share it with a colleague, leader, or friend in healthcare, HR, higher education, or L&D.

3. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Just Start: Inclusion in EdTech | Rabia Ijaz and Puneet Kaur

   On this episode of All Aboard with Rob Belliveau, Rob talks with guests Puneet Kaur and Rabia Ijaz, Technical Account Managers and IDEA co‑leads at D2L, about what it actually looks like to build inclusion into everyday work in EdTech. They dig into how IDEA at D2L evolved from “Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship” to “Inspiration, Dialogue, Empowerment, and Allyship,” why safe spaces are something you experience—not something you declare—and how simple, well‑designed activities at Fusion have helped people talk honestly about intersectionality, unconscious bias, and allyship. Puneet and Rabia share their lived experiences as women of colour in technical roles, what it’s like to show up as a non‑native English speaker in North American workplaces, and why vulnerability (“I don’t get that joke,” “Can you explain that to me?”) often builds more trust than getting it “right.” They and Rob explore how D2L’s IDEA work has grown from awareness to action, practical ways anyone can “Just Start” inclusion work in their own institution or organization, and why you don’t need a giant program to make a real difference for learners, employees, and colleagues. Learn more about D2L here: https://www.d2l.com/ (https://www.d2l.com/) Have feedback, questions, or ideas for future episodes? Email the show: allaboard@neontrain.com If this episode helped you think differently about inclusion, allyship, or safe spaces in education or training, share it with a colleague, leader, or friend in EdTech, L&D, or higher education.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

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Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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