Host Hanna Liimatainen sits down with influential voices in learning and development to discuss what it takes to make learning collaborative, strategic, and continuous in organizations changing faster than ever. Join the L&D Leaders community at ldleaders.net.
Why community is a strategic solution, not a cure-all with Anamaria Dorgo
#11 with Anamaria Dorgo, L&D Manager at Adyen and Founder of the L&D Shakers community. Many organisations still treat the course as the default unit of learning, even though the evidence says it no longer holds up. Anamaria makes the case for communities of practice inside organisations — a practical, measurable way to help people make sense of constant change together — and shares the business case she uses to win leaders over, alongside an honest view of what a community can and ca...
1 Sept 2026
Scaling leadership development without losing relevance with Melanie Calle
#10 with Melanie Calle, Senior Manager of L&D at Kontoor Brands. When a global business undergoes massive change, it becomes clear that traditional training alone isn't enough to help leaders keep up. Melanie shares how her team is shifting their approach to focus on peer learning and reflection, helping leaders make sense of new realities together rather than just consuming information. Other themes in this episode include: Designing for leadership at every level: Melanie explains why le...
29 Jun 2026
Collective problem-solving within L&D Leaders with Emilia Åström
#9 with Emilia Åström, Community Lead at L&D Leaders. This episode zooms out from a single organization to look at what's happening across the entire L&D field. What are senior leaders struggling with right now? What experiments are they running, and what’s actually working? Emilia shares her unique perspective from daily conversations with L&D leaders. Other themes in this episode include: The shift to problem-solving: Why L&D is moving from content delivery to becoming a str...
2 Jun 2026
Social learning as your ultimate trust builder with Sotos Poulimenos
#8 with Sotos Poulimenos, Head of Global Learning and Leadership Development at Dynatrace. In this episode, we challenge the traditional view of corporate learning as a series of isolated events or polished courses. Tune in to discover how to design cohort-based programs that prioritize peer connection, drive behavioral change, and strengthen organizational trust. Other themes in this episode include: L&D as a strategic demand center: Practical strategies for shifting the L&D te...
12 May 2026
Connecting competence to strategy with Kati Järvinen
#7 with Kati Järvinen, Talent and Organization Development Lead at Wärtsilä. This episode explores how L&D can evolve from a support function into a strategic driver that moves the business forward. We discuss how to connect capability building directly to strategy execution, talent management, and business performance. Kati shares her experience from Wärtsilä's transformation, offering a practical framework for embedding learning into the core of the organization. The conversation focuse...
21 Apr 2026
Leadership development as a daily practise with David Goddard
#6 with David Goddard, Leadership Coach and Founder, Successify. This episode explores how to shift leadership development from a series of isolated programs into a continuous, energizing practice. We discuss what it takes to build organizations where learning isn't just about training, but about fueling performance, clarity, and wellbeing in an era of permanent complexity. Other themes in this episode include: Learning between the moments: Why the most meaningful development happens on the j...
2 Apr 2026
Making L&D a strategic driver with Frida Monsén
#5 In this episode, Frida Monsén, Global Head of L&D Strategy and Portfolio at Vattenfall, joins us to explore how to scale learning in a 20,000-employee organization by moving beyond traditional training. We discuss the critical role of social learning in navigating the AI transformation and why psychological safety is essential for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, especially in an engineering-heavy environment. Other themes in this episode include: Balancing Compliance and...
13 Mar 2026
Human connection as a leadership enabler with Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips
#4 with Dr. Eerika Hedman-Phillips, an experienced OD and change professional who currently leads Talent Management for a global sports media and broadcasting company. We explore what it really takes to develop leadership and learning in a way that strengthens relationships and supports organizational transformation. Eerika shares how she combines a pragmatic approach with deep academic expertise to create environments where people genuinely thrive. Other themes in this episode include: Empat...
23 Feb 2026
Executing strategy through learning & culture with Domenico Dargenio
#3 with Domenico Dargenio, Leadership and Culture Transformation at Fortum. In this episode, we discuss how leadership, learning, and culture come together when organizations go through massive transformation. We explore why psychological safety is the foundation for learning and change, and how Fortum is bringing capability development to where the problem is – embedding learning into real work rather than isolating it in training rooms. Other themes in this episode include: Send learning...
5 Jan 2026
L&D must drive AI adoption with Patrik Hedljung
#2 with Patrik Hedljung, Manager of AI Adoption at Scania. In this episode, Patrik discusses the evolving role of L&D as organizations navigate the shift toward new technology. We explore the tension between slow organizational processes and fast-moving tech, and why AI transformation requires a cross-functional effort across IT, HR, and Legal. Other themes in this episode include Speed over perfection: Why perfectionism is the enemy in a fast-moving landscape and why you must iterate rat...
26 Nov 2025
Building future capabilities through social learning with Katarina Noén
#1 with Katarina Noén, Head of Learning for Sweden at Ericsson. In this episode, Katarina shares how she helps people learn and grow inside a global, fast-moving tech organization. We discuss what it takes to build future capabilities at scale, why social learning matters, and how to keep learning connected to real business needs. Katarina talks about working across functions and industries, and creating spaces where people learn from each other through real projects, mentoring, and communiti...
6 Nov 2025
Introducing L&D Leaders
Welcome to L&D Leaders Podcast, where Hanna Liimatainen sits down with influential voices in learning and development to discuss what it takes to make learning collaborative, strategic, and continuous in organizations changing faster than ever. Every episode brings honest conversations about real challenges, unexpected breakthroughs, and the everyday moments where most of the actual learning happens. Join the L&D Leaders Community at ldleaders.net — a trusted peer space for mid-t...
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