Powered by Learning
Powered by Learning
d'Vinci Interactive
Powered by Learning is an award-winning podcast by d'Vinci Interactive, offering insights and best practices for creating impactful learning and performance improvement programs. Join learning and development leaders as they share strategies to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging experiences that drive individual and organizational success. Recognized by the Communicator Awards and Davey Awards, the podcast is also featured in Feedspot's Top 40 L&D Podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide.Learn more about d'Vinci:Website: www.dvinci.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d'vinci-interactive/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dVinciInteractiveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvinciinteractive/
Translation and AI: Understanding the Options for Global Training
Artificial intelligence has made translation faster and more accessible than ever, but it isn’t the right solution for every learning project. Interpro Translation Solutions’ Nicholas Strozza, CEO, and Beshar Bahjat, Chief Technology Officer discuss how AI is changing translation, where human expertise remains essential, and what L&D leaders should consider when creating equitable learning experiences for multilingual audiences. Show Notes: Nicholas Strozza and Beshar Bahjat of Interpro T...
Jun 30
31 min
Inside Ollie's Bargain Outlet: Creating a Culture of Learning and Growth
As Ollie's Bargain Outlet continues its rapid expansion across the United States, learning and development plays a critical role in preparing leaders at every level to succeed. In this episode of Powered by Learning, Navia Lee, Senior Manager of Training at Ollie's Bargain Outlet shares how her team supports more than 670 stores through leadership development, scalable training programs, and a growing culture of learning. Show Notes: Navia Lee from Ollie's Bargain Outlet shar...
Jun 18
26 min
Stratas Foods: Leading Organizational Change Through L&D
From hands-on training and change management strategies to executive sponsorship and employee engagement, our guests Allison Meadows and Taylor Tagg explore practical lessons from Stratas Foods’ successful three-and-a-half-year ERP implementation. Learn how this leading supplier of fats, oils, mayonnaise, dressings and sauces kept their people at the center of the process to transform their business. Show Notes: Guests Allison Meadows and Taylor Tagg explore how Stratas Foods ali...
Jun 4
24 min
From Standards to Practice: How USP Turns Learning into Real-World Impact
What does it take to deliver impactful learning in a global, highly regulated industry? Tim Greiner, Senior Director of USP Education at the U.S. Pharmacopeia, a global nonprofit that sets quality standards for medicines, food, and dietary supplements, shares how USP delivers education at scale to ensure those standards are applied effectively across industries and regions to improve quality and protect public health. Show Notes: Senior Education Director Tim Greiner explains how USP d...
May 21
22 min
Common Ground Alliance: Building Safer Excavation through Education
Education is key to preventing damage to underground infrastructure and keeping workers and communities safe. In this episode, Common Ground Alliance’s Erika Lee and Lisa O’Leary share how their Excavator Damage Prevention curriculum is using data-driven training to change behavior and reduce risk. Show Notes: CGA’s Erika Lee and Lisa O’Leary discuss how their comprehensive training curriculum is tackling the root causes of damage through education, accessibility, and industry collaboration. ...
May 14
30 min
How McCormick Builds Skills in the Flow of Work
How do you deliver consistent training across a global manufacturing workforce without losing the human element? McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor and spice, is tackling that challenge head-on. Regional Training and Development Leader Courtney Johnson Wasylenko explains how structured onboarding, on-the-job learning, and career pathways come together to support growth at scale. Show Notes: Courtney Johnson Wasylenko shares a practical, human-centered approach to buildi...
May 7
25 min
Simplifying Global L&D: Insights from kdc/one
At kdc/one, learning is more than a support function—it’s a driver of business performance. In this episode, kdc/one’s Director of Learning and Development Sharron Northern shares how she’s building a global strategy that simplifies complexity, aligns with business goals, and creates real demand for development. Show Notes: Kdc/one’s Sharron Northern focuses on simplifying systems, focusing on leaders and creating meaningful learning experiences to drive engagement and performance. Her top ta...
Apr 23
24 min
Chick-fil-A’s Use of AI in L&D: Balancing Tech and People
Artificial intelligence is changing how learning teams work, but Chick-fil-A Learning Partner Lauren LePage believes the future of L&D goes well beyond automation. Hear her thoughtful perspective on how AI combined with human insight, care, and curiosity can efficiently deliver more strategic and creative learning solutions. Show Notes: Chick-fil-A’s Lauren LePage explores what it takes to use AI responsibly without losing the human connection that makes learning experiences truly resonat...
Apr 9
28 min
Global Sentiment Survey 2026: L&D in Transformation
The 2026 Learning and Development Global Sentiment Survey is here, and lead researcher and author Donald H. Taylor joins us to unpack insights from more than 3,500 L&D professionals worldwide. This year’s survey shows rising pressure to demonstrate value, evolving perspectives on AI, and the challenges shaping the future of the profession. Show Notes: Donald Taylor discusses what this year’s results reveal about the state of L&D and why the future of L&D may depend on stronger rel...
Mar 26
25 min
ILEETA Insights: How Law Enforcement Trainers Build Skills That Stick
Law enforcement training has to evolve as fast as the world officers work in. In this episode of Powered by Learning, ILEETA Executive Director Ray Merlin and Deputy Director Joe Willis share how ILEETA supports a global “tribe of trainers” focused on instructor excellence, year-round learning, and a conference built to recharge and raise the standard. Show Notes: ILEETA’s Ray Merlin and Joe Willis explain ILEETA’s mission to inspire excellence across the training ecosystem. Their key takeawa...
Mar 12
33 min
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