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Learning Rebels Podcast
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Get the live, unfiltered conversations behind the popular Learning Rebels Coffee Chat. Workplace Learning will never be the same.
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May 26, 2026
This Is What I Got: Networking Without the Performance.
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we network like actual humans instead of robots collecting contacts? This Coffee Chat tackled the awkwardness, fear, and internal dialogue that makes networking feel like pulling teeth. We kicked off identifying the barriers—introversion, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, and that nagging voice asking "What can I possibly offer these grown-up professionals?" One person admitted they reach out, start a conversation, then it fizzles into silence. Another said networking events make them feel like a kid at a classroom birthday party who wasn't invited. The room nodded hard. The conversation turned to practical strategies. Show up first—liking posts is the baby step, but commenting is where you stretch. Share what you found valuable and tag people you trust. Ask relatable questions. Look for opportunities to give, not take. One person shared their approach: go to conferences during peak lunch times so you're forced to sit with strangers, read their badges for conversation starters, and ask why they came to that session. Another admitted they despise networking but power through by listening for moments to jump in. We explored tools and mindset shifts. Use HiHello to swap contact info at conferences instead of collecting business cards nobody carries anymore. LinkedIn's algorithm recently changed—it now feeds you content based on your expertise, so post about what you want to see more of. Hit the notification bell on profiles of people you want to stay connected with. And stop treating networking like something you only do when job searching—that's not authentic, and people can tell. The group talked about starting from a place of giving. Share someone else's gold nuggets, not just your own. Repost articles that resonated with you and tag people in the conversation. Offer shout-outs. Help someone. Take the focus off yourself by making it about what you can contribute. And remember—most people want you to reach out. That barrier you're imagining? It's in your head. The takeaway? Networking isn't about being perfect or having all the answers. It's about showing up, being yourself, and connecting with people in spaces that feel comfortable. Start small. Build the habit. Reflect on what worked and what held you back. And stop telling yourself you're not good enough—because you are. So what's your first right step this week? Stay curious! -Shannon Video VimeoCoffee Chat: Networking Like A Human Transcript Summary Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3_27-Coffee-Chat_-Networking-Like-A-Human-Transcript-Summary.pdf Transcript: OtterOtter Voice Meeting Notes Chat Box: Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3_27-Coffee-Chat_-Networking-Like-A-Human-Chat.pdf Resources: Learning Rebels Virtual Networking Planner 2026 Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virtual-Networking-Planner-2026-revised.pdf HBR: Loneliness is Reshaping the Workplace: HbrLoneliness Is Reshaping Your Workplace Hi Hello App www.hihello.com Books: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrrazzi AAmazon.com: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time: 8601411271779: Ferrazzi, Keith, Raz, Tahl: Books How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie AAmazon.com: How to Win Friends and Influence People: 9780671027032: Carnegie, Dale: Books The Laws of Connection by David Robson AThe Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network: Robson, David: 9781639366484: Amazon.com: Books Relationships at Work by Rachel B. Simon ARelationships at Work: How to Authentically Network within Your Company: Rachel B. Simon: 9781637555378: Amazon.com: Books The Introvert's Edge to Networking AmznAmazon.com: The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections (The Intro
May 12, 2026
Stop Consuming, Start Implementing
It all started with the BIG question on the table. What's the one skill you want to go deeper on this year—and how are you going to get there? This Coffee Chat was about moving from broad knowledge to deep expertise. We kicked off with a quick level set: participants named skills they wanted to build—AI, gamification, executive presence, communication, writing learning objectives, digital acumen. But wanting to go deeper and actually doing it are two different things. One person said they're already consuming the next thing they won't implement. The group nodded hard—it's exactly what our learners go through with our content. The conversation turned to barriers and breakthroughs. Someone shared their journey building executive presence through reading, observing people who model it, and creating a mental model of what success looks like. Another talked about using AI to develop exam questions and building tools that rejuvenate weak test items. Someone admitted they hate choosing tools because the learning curve feels endless, so they refuse to choose at all. The reality? We're all struggling to bridge training to implementation—even though that's literally what we do for a living. We explored practical tools for going deep. ChatGPT can act as your instructor—upload a report, ask it to quiz you over coffee, and get feedback without judgment. Toby helps manage tab addiction by organizing articles for review so you don't lose track of what you want to learn. NotebookLM became the star of the show—upload sources, generate flashcards, create audio overviews you can listen to on your commute, or interrupt the podcast to ask questions. One participant realized the exploration is endless, which is both exciting and paralyzing. The group talked about structuring learning time. Set a 30-minute timer. Focus on one Articulate skill. Stop when the alarm goes off. Listen to audio files during lunch. Quiz yourself in the grocery store line. Use AI to figure out where to start—ask it what a future-facing L&D leader would prioritize. The key is treating yourself like you're back in school, but on your terms. The takeaway? The job market is shifting. AI can do some of what we used to do. We need deeper functional knowledge in areas AI can't replicate—strategy, gamification, executive presence, creative problem-solving. Know what you're good at as a human, as an L&D professional, and then pick one thing to go deep on. Follow that T-shaped path down. So what's your one thing? Stay curious! -Shannon Video Transcript Summary Transcript Chat Box Resources: NotebookLM Microsoft Copilot Articulate Storyline Toby LinkedIn Learning Books: The Coaching Habit — by Michael Bungay Stanier Write Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Measure Learning — by Patti Shank The One Thing — Authors: Gary Keller and Jay Papasan . Radical Candor — by Kim Scott Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
May 5, 2026
Give Yourself 5%: The Habit That Changes Everything
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we actually build a habit of learning—for ourselves? This Coffee Chat tackled a challenge we all share: making time for our own growth when everything else feels more urgent. We kicked off identifying the barriers—time, distractions, guilt, and too many deadlines. Someone admitted they schedule learning time, then say yes when someone else's issues come up. Another confessed they're consistent at letting themselves down. The group nodded hard at the reality: we hoard articles, bookmark everything, and tell ourselves we'll get to it later. Later never comes. The conversation shifted to practical solutions. One participant blocks lunch on their calendar every day (and tells their boss "it's not just lunch") to watch webinars and share takeaways with the team. Another uses Asana to forward emails directly into task lists so learning doesn't get buried. Someone shared a 30-day behavior change cohort where they committed to just five minutes of reading daily—and gave themselves a nine out of ten for sticking with it. The key? Making it easy to do the next right thing. We explored workflow integration instead of breaking ourselves out of the day. Listen to a podcast on your commute. Read an article in the doctor's waiting room. Replace mindless scrolling with something brain-nourishing. One person shared a standard work spreadsheet to track daily, weekly, and monthly learning habits. Another talked about breaking goals into 5% of your work week—just two hours across five days. When you frame it that way, it's a no-brainer. The group also talked about curating versus hoarding. Taking pictures of articles and saving them to Apple Notes. Pinning emails in Outlook. Creating project folders in ChatGPT. Organizing materials so you can actually find them again. And recognizing that clarity matters more than motivation—knowing what you want to learn and making the first step easy. The takeaway? We need to stop making learning so heavy. It doesn't have to be an hour-long commitment. It can be five minutes. It can be part of your existing routine. And most importantly—you're worth 5% of your work week to sharpen your saw. So what's one small step you can take to build your learning habit today? Stay curious! -Shannon Video Transcript Summary Transcript Chat Box Resources: Notebook LM Training Magazine Network Trello Asana Pomodoro Technique Getting Things Done (GTD) Crucial Learning Shannon’s LinkedIn Post SHA Leader Standard Work Template Daily Learning Habit Checklist Books: Atomic Habits Full Focus Planner Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Be part of the Community. Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
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