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Welcome to The Learning Effect - Learning Reinvented Podcast brought to you by the team at The Learning Effect. This podcast is based around all things learning, but with a difference. We've designed the podcast to provoke conversation and help drive change in the world of learning. We won't be speaking with the usual suspects, instead will be speaking with innovative players in the learning space, as well as those who are new to it. In addition to this podcast, we also have a Community aimed at learning professionals to collaborate and share best practice. You can join the Community by registering here: www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/communityregistration You can understand a bit more about The Learning Effect here: www.thelearningeffect.co.uk Roll The Intro by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episodes

Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Welcome to this Learning Technologies focused episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
This is one of 5 episodes to help listeners navigate their learning technology journey successfully. This covers everything from how to make the most out of attending learning exhibitions, through to how to navigate the choice of solutions and make the right choices for you. We also look at how to embed the technology into your business and get the best return on your investment.
In this episode James and Katie share their expertise around selecting and making the most of learning technology and how to do this without the need to attend big conferences and exhibitions. Whether you are attending Learning Technologies or not this episode is full of useful hints and tips.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Welcome to this Learning Technologies focused episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
This is one of 5 episodes to help listeners navigate their learning technology journey successfully. This covers everything from how to make the most out of attending the exhibition or other exhibitions, through to how to navigate the choice of solutions and make the right choices for you. We also look at how to embed the technology into your business and get the best return on your investment.
In this episode hosts Katie Godden and James Poletyllo will look at the best approaches to take when selecting learning technology for your organisation. In this third of three linked episodes, they will focus on the importance of embedding your new learning technology into your business and how to have sustainable impact. They provide their insights and thoughts to help you build ongoing value rather than just an implementation project. These are approaches they have used both in-house and with clients to save time, money and heartache and deliver results and business value.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Welcome to this Learning Technologies focused episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
This is one of 5 episodes to help listeners navigate their learning technology journey successfully. This covers everything from how to make the most out of attending the exhibition or other exhibitions, through to how to navigate the choice of solutions and make the right choices for you. We also look at how to embed the technology into your business and get the best return on your investment.
In this episode hosts Katie Godden and James Poletyllo will look at the best approaches to take when selecting learning technology for your organisation. In this second of three linked episodes they will focus on the Dos and Don’t when reviewing and engaging with potential learning tech vendors. They provide their insights and thoughts to help you navigate this vast and complex marketplace. These are approaches they have used both in-house and with clients to save time, money and heartache.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Welcome to this Learning Technologies focused episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
Released on the first day of The Learning Technologies Conference on 23rd and 24th April. This is one of 5 episodes to help listeners navigate their learning technology journey successfully. This covers everything from how to make the most out of attending the exhibition or other exhibitions, through to how to navigate the choice of solutions and make the right choices for you. We also look at how to embed the technology into your business and get the best return on your investment.
In this episode hosts Katie Godden and James Poletyllo will look at the best approaches to take when selecting learning technology for your organisation. In this first of three linked episodes they will focus on the steps to take before even consider individual solutions or technologies. This often-missed stage is critical to ensuring you make the best decisions for you and your organisation.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-godden-015661120/
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespoletyllo/
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 118 - Attending a Learning Trade Show?
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
To coincide with The Learning Effect Team exhibiting at The Learning Technologies Conference on 23rd and 24th April, we have produced a series of episodes to help listeners navigate their learning technology journey successfully. This covers everything from how to make the most out of attending the exhibition or other exhibitions, through to how to navigate the choice of solutions and make the right choices for you. We also look at how to embed the technology into your business and get the best return on your investment.
In this first episode we look at how to get the most out of your time at the show.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, James and Katie talk through the question "who's responsible for development within an organisation?" - a topic which is often spoken about. So, who is it? Is it the business's responsibility? The learning team? The manager? Or the colleague? Have a listen to find out what James and Katie think. Also, let us know your thoughts!
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 116 - Digital Badging - Jonathan Patchett
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, host James Poletyllo is joined by Jonathan Patchett from TahDah to talk Digital Badging!
Digital Badging is the way forward when it comes to certifying your qualifications. With Block-Chain technology, Digital Badges can't be tampered with or duplicated. End-Users have the ability to collect badges in their Digital Backpacks and share them with others who are able to verify the qualification. It really is the future of qualification verification.
Learn more in this episode.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Guest - Jonathan Pratchett
I am currently lead developer at tahdah verified, a software as a service platform providing candidate management software for training organisations and awarding bodies.
I have over 20 years experience in development for the web, starting out with CGI/PERL in the 90's while at university, and moving on to PHP around the millennium and in recently years in C#.
I started programming since I was 7 - way back in 1982. I started on a ZX81, with myself and my father working our way through pretty well every computer of that generation. I built my first website in 1996, and my first PHP website in 1998.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Jonathan via:
LinkedIn: (15) Jonathan Patchett | LinkedIn
(15) Tahdah Verified Ltd: Overview | LinkedIn
Website: Tahdah Verified Ltd | CPD Tracker, LMS, Digital Badges
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 115 - Leadership & Mindset - Heli Nehama Ozery
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, host Katie Godden, is joined by Heli Nehama Ozery to talk about leadership and mindset. There are lots of different types of leadership training out there. Heli, founded Artemis OD back in 2016. The California based company puts mindset at the forefront of what they do. Have a listen to find out more about Heli’s approach.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Guest – Heli
Hi, I’m Heli – Founder of Artemis OD
At Artemis OD, we help organizations transform the way they learn, lead, and grow.
Operating at the intersection of learning and leadership development, we specialize in experiential programs that don’t just teach skills—they shift mindsets, build confidence, and drive real impact.
What We Do
🔹 Leadership Development – Empowering front-line managers with the tools to lead effectively, from feedback and communication to conflict management and onboarding.
🔹 Train-the-Trainer & Facilitation – Equipping trainers, managers, and ICs with the skills and confidence to deliver powerful, engaging learning experiences.
🔹 Experiential Learning – From public speaking to workshop design, we make learning hands-on, practical, and transformative.
We work with global clients to create customized, high-impact programs that go beyond theory—helping leaders and teams not just adapt to change, but drive it.
Let’s make learning and leadership more human, engaging, and effective.
LinkedIn: (4) Heli Nehama Ozery | LinkedIn
Artemis OD: Home | Artemis OD | Leadership development | Experiential learning

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 114 - Making L&D Commercial
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, James and Katie discuss the importance of understanding the commercial side of your L&D function. They raise questions on whether the traditional route of employing new staff is always the best way and when it's best to buy in expertise. Have a listen to find out more.
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Host - James Poletyllo
James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.
With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance.
He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with James via:
LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 113 - Tech & Startups - David Hirschfeld
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, host Katie Godden, is joined by David Hirschfeld from Tekyz to talk about technology, startups and incorporating learning. In David’s line of work, his colleagues need to understand everything techy so a strong skillset is required. However, they must also fit well within the team, which is something that can sometimes be missed. Have a listen to understand how David works with startups, hires new colleagues, creates coding and more!
The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be though provoking, useful and real world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.
About The Learning Effect
The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.
About the Host - Katie Godden
Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.
With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.
She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.
CONTACT METHOD
You can follow and connect with Katie via:
LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn
Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/
Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk
About the Guest – David Hirschfled
David has worked for tech companies, set up his own successful startups and now runs a company which helps support startups
Tekyz is a software development company, focusing on startups. They love recovery projects those are software project that find themselves in trouble and need a crack team to dig them out and get them on the right path.
LinkedIn: David Hirschfeld | LinkedIn
Tekyz: Bespoke Software Development
Email: david@tekyz.com