Learning Life With Jon Tota On The Knowledgelink Network

Blaire’s debut on Learning Life comes at an important time- the start of Black History Month.  Blaire G. Hervey is the Director of Training and Sales Enablement at ZoomInfo powered by DiscoverOrg, a B2B database and contact directory. She is also a change management leader, making history of her own, paving the way for Diversity & Inclusion initiatives to focus on the advancement, empowerment, and visibility of underrepresented employees at ZoomInfo.  Championing inclusion, she works to enhance the culture of learning with a “Build the People” mentality developing relevant, engaging, interactive programs to delight customers and shape tech professionals into thriving high-performers who can accelerate their careers. She speaks to Jon about her experience in launching a company Diversity Day introducing their first Global Inclusion & Diversity Initiative (GIDI) and the launch of their employee resource groups: ZoomInColor, ZoomInfo Womens' Initiative Network, Zoom Around the World, ZoomInfo Pride and Z

Jamie Schroder is the Manager of Client Training at Sunquest Information Systems, an Air Force Veteran, and has 25 years of experience in the L&D and medical laboratory spaces. Sunquest provides a full suite of software and services for scientific laboratories, which requires very specific training that varies by user type. This week, Jamie sits down with Jon to talk about training from a military standpoint and a corporate standpoint, the importance of LMS usability, what it’s like to work at a company during times of change, and tailoring learning to the learner’s needs through media, social, and micro-learning. Visit learninglifeshow.com to hear exclusive episodes of Learning Life! Want to learn more about Jamie Schroder? Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamielschroder/ Find SunQuest online: https://www.sunquestinfo.com/

Keiko Borkenhagen is the Senior Program Manager for Education and Training at LiquidPlanner. A "boomerang employee," she left and returned to the project management SAAS company to head up training for employees and customers alike. This week, Keiko sits down with Jon to talk about the balance between technical training and coaching soft skill development, and how to gear up power users. Want to learn more about Keiko? Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keiko-borkenhagen/ Checkout LiquidPlanner and her blog at the company site: https://www.liquidplanner.com/ https://www.liquidplanner.com/blog/author/keikobork/   Visit https://www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

Dr. Jane Tornatore is a recovering perfectionist, therapist, speaker, and author, who has spent the last 20 years building her private practice and conducting Alzheimer's related research. Her current work focuses on improving brain health, boosting memory and reducing stress by converting outdated patterns and unnecessary stress into authenticity and wisdom. Tornatore makes a lasting impact by incorporating compassion, curiosity, and heartfelt optimism, along with powerful shots of playfulness, into her teaching. This week, Jon sits down with Dr. Tornatore to talk about self-acceptance in the age of social media and how our relationship with ourselves can lead to success or failure in our work-life. Want to learn more about Dr. Tornatore? Dr. Jane's latest book, Everything is Perfect, Just not Me! provides tools for you to change your thought patterns so you can make your mind your ally instead of your enemy. Check out her website: https://www.everydaylove.me/ Find her on Social Media: https://www.linkedi

Welcome to Season 3 of Learning Life, and welcome to our Women in Learning series! Each week, we'll dive into the successes and struggles of powerful women making an impact on learning and organizational business.  Dr. Marina Theodotou is the Director of Operations and Analytics at the Defense Acquisition University, a training university of the US Department of Defense. She is also an author, a former leader in computer science K-12 education, and a whole lot more. Seriously, just read her Linkedin. This week, she sits down with Jon to talk about the three pillars of a sustainable culture of learning and her work at the DAU. With over a million online courses completed every year, and 10 million visitors, Dr. Theodotou is piloting an AI-powered course to increase information retention.  Want to learn more about Dr. Theodotou? Find her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinatheodotou/

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Will Feng is an executive coach, speaker, and the Director of Learning and Organizational Development at FabFitFun. FabFitFun is a lifestyle service boosting health, wellness, fitness, and fashion through to it’s million+ members through a box subscription, video streaming service, and online community. Jon and Will sit down to talk about teaching not just in a course setting, but through leadership and role modeling. Happy holidays listeners! We will be taking a break next week and return with Season 3 in January! Want to learn more about Will Feng? Follow him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fengwilliam/ Find FabFitFun here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fabfitfun https://fabfitfun.com/get-the-box/?step=getboxplan=fffvip   Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

This week's guest is Steve Sloboda. Steve is a long-time leader in the Insurance industry, working at Progressive, Farmers Insurance, and now as the director of learning and performance at Aetna. Listen to learn about training soft skills and the future of customer service. Steve teaches us the concept of “cross-walking,” learning two sides of a business and walking back and forth between them, to truly understand the connections and position of the business.   Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]This week, Jon sits down with author, speaker, fellow podcast host, and CEO Chas Wilson. Chas is cofounder and CEO of Master Networks, a chapter-based business education organization for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Chas built Master Networks with emphasis on high quality learning and a people-first focus, he wants to create real, lasting business relationships. Hear Chas talk about his path to success, the importance of family, and his mission to help business people. Jon will be a guest on Chas’s podcast, Connect Share Prosper soon, so stay tuned! Want to learn more about Chas Wilson and Master Networks? Find him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasw/ Find his website and the Connect Share Prosper Podcast here: https://chaswilson.clickfunnels.com/home-page Check out Master Networks Here: www.masternetworks.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/master-networks/[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

A second Jon comes to Learning Life! Jonathan Raymond, the CEO and founder of Refound, speaks with Jon (Tota) about how his company helps remote teams and managers of fast-growing companies. Refound is a leadership development firm that trains managers on how to give high-quality feedback and perform effective one-on-one meetings with employees. Raymond explains their company strategy of “more Yoda, less Superman” and how a company like his helps create success and growth for others. Want to learn more about Jonathan Raymond? Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanrefound/ Learn about Refound here: https://www.refound.com/   Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

This week, Jon sits down with Uber L&D manager, James Watt. Watt has built up Uber’s online learning library from practically nothing to over 200 courses. While online training has the expectation of being universal, he has found that regional differences can be an advantage, allowing for local customization for certain training. Watt explains his history and role at Uber and peeks at the future for e-learning. Want to learn more about James Watt? Find him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jwatt1/ Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!  

This week, Jon welcomes Andre Haykal Jr. to Learning Life. Haykal is the founder and co-host of Real Talk University Podcast, author of a book; "What They Won't Teach You," and CEO of marketing agency Xpand Ur Brand... all while a full-time student at Binghampton University! Andre sits down with Jon to talk about the importance of time management, the changing value of a college education, and getting out of your comfort zone. Want to learn more about Andre? Find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-haykal-jr-3117b0133/ Find What They Won't Teach You on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V6L8R3V/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 Check out Xpand Ur Brand: https://www.xpandurbrandagency.com/ And listen to Real Talk University: https://linktr.ee/realtalkunipodcast?fbclid=IwAR0UJU01-InNGRJZ3T0FFiyrJOYCK2T7PHHYxzC6XV3_PMXFDcg8fJuhP7A   Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

Every successful business has unforeseen challenges, and Tristan Wright is here to help guide you up the mountain. This week, Jon sits down with Tristan Wright; a fellow podcaster and Business Sherpa. For him, your business serves to allow the lifestyle of your choice. Since selling his successful cycling clothing company, he has worked as a part-coach, part-consultant, helping entrepreneurs scale their business while making sure employees and leaders still believe in the culture of the business.  Want to learn more about Tristan Wright? Find him on Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tristandwright/?originalSubdomain=au https://www.facebook.com/evolvetogrow/ Check out his company, Evolve to Grow: https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/ And get his free ebook, 10 Simple Principles to Grow the Perfect Business: https://www.evolvetogrow.com.au/10-principles   Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

In this week's episode, Jon chats with Faith Jones. Lawyer, TEDx speaker, and entrepreneur coach, Jones has developed business frameworks for women to develop and take control of their business and remains an avid advocate for self-learning. Along with her sales mind-reading techniques, Jones recounts her career and successes. Want to learn more about Faith Jones? Find her on her website or social media below. https://faithjones.com/ Follow Faith: LinkedIn here  Facebook here Instagram here   Listen to Faith's TedX talk here: https://tedxwilsonpark.com/faith-jones Get Faith's book on empowering women here: https://faithjones.com/giving-back/ Take her legal course for new entrepreneurs. Get more info here: https://faithjones.com/legal/ Visit www.learninglifeshow.com to hear more!

A middle school teacher, a TEDx speaker, and a Rabbi walk into a bar… Bad joke, but all three describe this weeks excellent guest: Rabbi Elchanan Poupko. Teaching in New York City, Rabbi Poupko has written and spoken at TEDx on the topic of political polarization, and its ever growing threat to our culture. In this episode, Poupko talks about education and reminds us that individuals from diverse backgrounds, who might never otherwise interact, come together through the exchange of goods and services every day, making business a positive force helping mend our divided nation. Want to learn more about Rabbi Poupko? Find him on on his website or social media below. rabbipoupko.com https://www.facebook.com/elchanan.poupko.3 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbipoupko/ And click below to watch his TEDx Talk, The High Price of Political Polarization. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRV_6XQrMoI      

She was the director of online learning for a non-profit, ran a language school for five years, and the leader of one of the largest TEDx events on the east coast. She even ran a clothing company that supported low-income women along the way. Dolores Hirschmann helped pioneer online learning during the early 2000s when computers were just entering classrooms, and applied the concept of gamification in learning long before it became a buzzword. Today she is an executive coach, helping leaders and speakers clarify their message and grow their business. In this episode, she sits down with Jon to talk about her journey from Buenos Aires to Boston; and from learning to leading. Want to learn more about Dolores Hirschmann? Website: www.mastersinclarity.com Email: team@mastersinclarity.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doloreshirschmann/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Doloreshirschmann/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-hirschmann-28620b28/

When it comes to ethics, what you don’t know can hurt you. In today’s episode, Jon sits down with J Kevin Foster to talk common ethical traps that can bring people and companies down the wrong path, and how to prevent failures of integrity through training, seminars, and consulting. Hear the journey of a real estate executive turned-convict turned-ethics expert, who formed a plan to end the slippery slope of bad ethical decisions in the business world during his 28 days in solitary confinement.   Want to learn more about J Kevin Foster? Check out his website: https://johnkevinfoster.com/ Follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkevinfoster/ Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnkevinfoster/

A professional ballet dancer takes on a new challenge: he became a police officer. Trading ballet shoes for a gun belt sounds like something out of a movie - but meet our guest this week and he'll tell you it's a true story!  In Learning Life’s 50th episode, Jon has a conversation with the inspired Christopher Fairbank. From professional ballet dancer to police officer, Fairbank has always striven to lead a different life and now communicates his story as a motivational speaker and business coach. His mantra, “dare to be different” has helped numerous companies and employees find how they can be one of today's leaders.

What is the most cost-effective way to train your workforce? Do you really need to create training on basic programs? No way! Matt Ragan is the Director of Training for iPipeline, a cloud-based software solution for the life insurance and financial services industries.   In today's episode, Jon chats with Matt Ragan, the Director of Training and Development at iPipeline. Ragan’s eclectic background from actor to teacher surprisingly led him to financial services and software development. These combined experiences influenced him to reinvent online learning in this industry. Out are the ways of digital textbooks. Instead, real-time experiential learning allows remote workforces to all be on the same page.     Follow iPipeline's journey by following them on social media. Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube (want to watch those funny videos they made?)   Connect with Matt Ragan on LinkedIn and be sure to let him know that you heard his episode of Learning Life!

Lisa Patrick is the CEO of the online education company XTRAcredits, one of the leaders in edge learning. In her background in law enforcement and business, Patrick saw inefficiencies and missed training opportunities everywhere she looked. Today she chats with Jon about the merits of online learning and its roll in higher education and corporate businesses.   Want to keep up with Lisa Patrick?  Follow her on Facebook here: Facebook.com/Lisapatrickbfd or follow XTRA Credits here: Facebook.com/XTRAcredits Keep up on Twitter https://twitter.com/lisapatrickbfd and Instagram Instagram.com/lisapatrickbfd Connect with the Powerhouse Connector on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/clisapatrick/   Check out her website here https://www.lisapatrick.ca/ Listen to Lisa's podcast, Coffee with Lisa: https://coffeewithlisa.com/