501 — The Eras Tour: Part 2 (The pandemic years)

Jun 23, 2026

Ross G stays out too late. Got nothing in his brain. At least, that's what people say.

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, we're joined by Heeral Gudka and Andy Lancaster to continue our 'Eras Tour', with a look back at the pandemic years. We discuss:

• the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on L&D, and how...

500 — The Eras Tour: Part 1 (Starting with evidence)

Jun 16, 2026

Ten years, 500 shows, countless guests. To celebrate our anniversary, we're releasing a special four-part series looking back at the evolution of L&D.

In part one, Ross G and Ross D are joined by friend-of-the-show Julie Dirksen to revisit our early years.

We discuss:

• whether L&D has yet become 'evidence-based'
• dumb...

499 — Why workplace learning has never been more important

Jun 9, 2026

According to Dr Tessa Forshaw, Faculty Director of the Harvard Graduate School of Education's Workforce Learning and Innovation Initiative, workplace learning has never been more important. It's also never been at greater risk.

In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, Tessa joins Ross D and Matt to...