ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.
ATD Accidental Trainer
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ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.
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Recent Episodes
July 15, 2026
The Magic "What If": Creativity, AI, and the Future of L&D with Josh Penzell
<p>In a time of shrinking budgets, shifting priorities, and constant change, creativity can feel like a luxury. Josh Penzell, <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW61173791 BCX0">founder of Imagination Applied,</span> argues it's exactly the opposite. Drawing on his background in theater, training, and AI, Josh explores why learning experiences should function more like rehearsal rooms than lectures, and why AI works best as a creative collaborator rather than simply a productivity tool.</p> <p>This episode discusses artistic intelligence, the power of the "magic if," and what learning professionals can borrow from directors, actors, and performers. Along the way, Josh shares practical ideas for building teams where creativity can thrive, rethinking stakeholder conversations, and designing experiences that lead to meaningful behavior change.</p> <p>If you've ever felt constrained by limited resources, uncertainty, or the pressure to do more with less, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on creativity, collaboration, and what's possible when we stop searching for the right answer and start asking better questions.</p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Josh's Website: <a href= "https://www.joshpenzell.com/">https://www.joshpenzell.com/</a> </li> <li>Josh's LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-penzell">https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-penzell</a> </li> </ul>
July 1, 2026
How L&D Can Lead AI Implementation for Lasting Impact with Megan Torrance
<p data-start="1353" data-end="1660">In this episode of ATD Accidental Trainer, Megan Torrence, founder of TorrenceLearning and author of AI Implementation Guide for Learning and Development, explores why learning professionals are uniquely positioned to lead AI adoption across their organizations.</p> <p data-start="1662" data-end="2100">Megan explains the three AI impact zones every learning professional should understand during AI adoption and how L&D can influence technology initatives through trust, strategy, and thoughtful design. She also introduces her <strong>W.I.S.E.A.T.A.I.</strong> framework for responsible AI use, explains how her AI Implementation Canvas helps cross-functional teams ask the right questions before rolling out new technology, and teases what else listeners can expect from her new book.</p> <p data-start="1662" data-end="2100"> <strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-start="1662" data-end="2100">Megan's LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance">https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance</a> </li> <li data-start="1662" data-end="2100">Megan's Website: <a href= "https://www.torrancelearning.com/">https://www.torrancelearning.com/</a> </li> <li data-start="1662" data-end="2100">Megan's Book: <a href= "https://www.td.org/product/book--the-ai-implementation-guide-for-ld/112609"> https://www.td.org/product/book--the-ai-implementation-guide-for-ld/112609</a> </li> <li data-start="1662" data-end="2100">ATD AI Intensive: <a href= "https://atdintensive.td.org/">https://atdintensive.td.org/</a> </li> </ul>
June 3, 2026
Designing for Impact Using Culture, Data, and Relationships with Tonya Tucker Collins
<p>Tonya Tucker Collins, Head of Talent and Growth at Intersect, joins the podcast live from ATD26 in Los Angeles. Tonya shares what it truly means to think and design like a strategist, tackling one very important question: What separates a training program that checks a box from one that drives real business impact?</p> <p>The conversation explores why great learning design alone isn't enough to gain buy-in and how L&D professionals can increase strategic impact by reading the signals from the organization's culture, program data, and your stakeholder relationships. You'll also learn practical tips for using prototypes and pilots to improve learning solutions, identifying the right champions to help your strategy, and determining whether an existing program should be maintained, enhanced, or completely redesigned.</p> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tonya's LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-t-tucker-collins-shrm-scp">www.linkedin.com/in/tonya-t-tucker-collins-shrm-scp</a></li> </ul>
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