The Learning Leaders Podcast will feature Chief Learning Officers and Heads of Learning from leading global companies. The podcast will feature the learning journeys of these leaders, the changes they are bringing in their learning organizations, and how they are preparing their workforce for the future of learning.
The podcast is hosted by John P. Helmer, FLPI, the host of the Learning Hack podcast. John is an experienced communications expert specializing in digital industries and emerging technologie
Episode 6: Rebuilding L&D for an AI-Driven World: Insights from the Benchmark Study
What happens when L&D ambition outpaces the operatingmodel designed to support it?
In this episode of the Learning Leaders Podcast, LarryDurham, President of St. Charles Consulting Group ( an NIIT company), joins Jonathan Eighteen, Global Head of Consulting and Advisory Services at NIIT, to unpack insights from Rebuilding L&D for an AI-Driven World, a benchmark study capturing the perspectives of more than 200 senior L&D leaders worldwide.
Together, they examine how AI is not creating entirely newchallenges for Learning and Development, but revealing long-standing structural gaps in operating models, governance, capabilities, and execution. The conversation explores why organizations that take a deliberate, strategic approach to transformation rather than simply reacting to emerging technologies will be best positioned to shape the future of enterprise learning.
29 May 2026
Episode 5: AI Meets Human Capability: Lessons from the Former CLO of a Global Telecom Leader
What does it actually mean to lead learning at enterprise scale and how is AI changing everything? In this episode of NIIT Learning Leaders Podcast, Marco Ghezzi, Startup Strategic Advisor to Convergent and former CLO & VP Global L&D at Nokia shares how he led learning transformation for over 80,000 employees across 140+ countries.
Marco brings a rare 360-degree perspective on workforce transformation and makes a compelling argument: AI isn't an automation project - it's a complete redesign of how work gets done. And learning & development is at the heart of it.
23 Feb 2026
Episode 4: Defining the Future of Literacy: AI, Hochman Method, and The Writing Revolution
In this episode of the NIIT Learning Leaders Podcast, Dr. Toni-Ann Vroom and Dr. Dina Episcopia-Zoleo, Co-CEOs of The Writing Revolution, share how they’re reshaping literacy education for the future.
Explore how their collaboration with NIIT led to an AI-powered literacy platform that preserves the rigor of the Hochman Method while making writing instruction more accessible. Meet their AI coach, Judy, who is transforming the ways educators teach writing while reducing their preparation time. Gain insights into AI adoption, its future potential and how technology can amplify human touch in teaching.
21 Aug 2025
Episode 3: Bridging the Imagination Gap in Gen AI for L&D
Generative AI is no longer the stuff of science fiction, it’s reshaping how organizations design, deliver, and experience learning today. In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Dickens, VP of Advanced Solutions at NIIT, to explore how GenAI is moving beyond hype and into real-world impact.
Tune in for an unflinching look at how AI is rewriting the rules of corporate learning and why L&D must act now to stay relevant.
21 Aug 2025
Episode 2: Leadership, Learning, and the Road Ahead: Merck’s Story
Join us for the second episode of the NIITLearning Leaders Podcast in association with the Learning Hack hosted by John Helmer. In this episode Johann Laville, Chief Learning Officer at Merck, explores some of the most pressing questions in corporate learning today. Should learning be run like a business? Is leadership development meant for everyone or just the top 10%? How is AI reshaping the learning technology landscape, and does the LMS still have a future? Johann shares Merck’s perspective on these critical issues and what they mean for the road ahead.
21 Aug 2025
Episode 1: AI, Agility, and Always-On Learning: What's Next for L&D?
Join us for the first episode of the NIIT Learning Leaders Podcast in association with the Learning Hackhosted by John Helmer. In this episode, we feature NIIT's Chief Learning Scientist, Dr. Gregg Collins and NIIT's Chief Business Officer, Sailesh Lalla. We delve into the impact of Generative AI on Learning and Development (L&D), exploring how AI can enhance course creation and solvereal-world issues. Discover their AI maturity model - Accelerate, Transcend, Elevate, and Unify and learn about the competencies needed for innovation. We also discuss the current state of AI adoption, future prospects, and the roleof human insight in a tech-driven world. Ideal for L&D professionals looking to integrate AI into their strategies. Tune in now!
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