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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/
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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

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 112 - Will AI Make Us Less Capable?
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, hosts James and Katie ask the question, "will AI make us less capable?"
AI is growing at a rapid pace. There's not many of us who don't interact with AI in some way, shape or form. Whether that's directly using an AI tool to support us in work or indirectly through a customer service team for a business. AI can assist us with so many parts of our life, from writing text, to creating images and even helping us in our cars, but will this assistance make us less capable? Will we lose essential skills that we've learnt from a young age, because they can be replaced? This episode unearths a LOT of questions both James and Katie have.. what are your thoughts on this?
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 01, 2025
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 111 - 2025 Trends
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, hosts James and Katie talk about the trends they think we'll see in 2025. With the economy having a big impact on our lives, both personally and in business, will this effect how we do learning? Will AI continue to move at pace? What are your thoughts and predicted trends?
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 Dec 18, 2024
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 110 - End of Year Review 2024!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Welcome to this episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect Team.
In this episode, hosts Katie and James talk about the trends they've seen over the last year! The main focus sits around AI, which is no surprise. Have a listen to find out more about 2024 for The Learning Effect.
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 Dec 04, 2024
The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 109 - Learning & Education - Hannah Judson
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
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 Hannah Judson to talk about e-learning within the education sector. Hannah has worked with e-learning tools since they were introduced in the mid to late 90’s, she’s seen these tools evolve and change the way we can deliver learning. Find out more about her experiences and opinions on what’s she’s seen and what she thinks the future will look like.
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 – Hannah Judson
My coaching practice is based on a foundation of psychological mindedness and mutual trust as I support clients developing their awareness to access best solutions and lasting change. My career journey is rooted in Learning and Development and Higher Education, helping transition students to the world of work, and supporting leaders reinforce the right behaviors to set and reach goals.
A running thread throughout my career is in eLearning, curriculum development, and leveraging digital technology to connect individuals with new ideas and each other. I have built digital simulations, multi-user gaming apps, eLearning programs and learning scenarios. I create and facilitate corporate training, simulations (100% online and hybrid), "think on your feet" Live Case Studies, MOOCs, and competitive learning games for higher education, corporate training and change management programs. I design micro-knowledge products and also coach facilitators through onboarding and professional development programs.
I am also passionate about supporting professional development of creative professionals and cultural organizations. I am co-founder of MUSEfest (London, Paris, Philadelphia and Online), an international festival amplifying women in music, art, film and culture. I am a founding partner in the COOP record label Boneyard Records. I produced Big Bang Paris art and culture exhibitions, was the Los Angeles Fashion Festival Music Director, and supported marketing for Paris Girls Rock. I also write, produce, and release original music.
To decompress and reflect, I run anywhere I can find trails near trees or water. I have finished eight marathons (Chicago x3, Lisbon, Amsterdam and Paris x3), half marathons (Prague, Lucerne, Vienna, Chicago), and one Olympic triathlon (Lanzarote). I've lived and worked in the U.S., U.K., Italy, Austria, Spain, and France.
LinkedIn: (1) Hannah Judson | LinkedIn
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Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
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 Rita Sookrit to talk about aligning learning goals and business objectives. Ensuring your learning team understands the overall business goal is essential, then providing the correct training which supports these goals will increase impact. Rita explains the importance of both and shares insights of how she has done this.
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 – Rita Sookrit
Skilled in advancing workplace excellence, and aligning training objectives with business goals. Implemented learning and development (L&D) strategies that improved business performance. Supported leaders in growing their team’s resilience and adaptability. Assisted organizations with positioning a skills-oriented structure needed to thrive in today’s world of work. Recognized as a trusted L&D innovator that promotes cultural evolution while achieving tangible return on investment.
LinkedIn: (1) Rita Sookrit, M.Ed., CTDP | LinkedIn