36 Best Corporate Trainer Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast is a show dedicated to helping you develop the most important part of your organization the people! Each week, Andy shares interviews with Talent Development professionals, thought leaders, and experts to share best practices, learn about the latest trends and find out what has been successful in the world of talent development. This podcast and community are designed to enable you to be successful in the world of Talent Development. If you work in Learning and Development (L&D) this is the podcast for youBe sure to check out our website and join our membership community to learn more and connect with other exceptional talent development professionals.http://www.talentdevelopmenthotseat.com/ more

The Learning & Development Podcast is a fortnightly topical podcast show for L&D professionals hosted by David James and presented by 360Learning. In each episode David discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests.  David James is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top global influencers in the L&D space. The Learning & Development Podcast has amassed over 1M downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 40,000 LinkedIn followers, David continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company.In 2026, David was honoured with the Colin Steed Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning at The Learning Awards, presented by The LPI (Learning & Performance Institute), recognising his ongoing impact and leadership in advancing the L&D profession.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ Website: https://www.360learning.com/ more

Learning Uncut is about real conversations around real learning solutions and real experiences with real advice from real people. We're all about keeping it 'real.' Here's an overview of our approach: Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams. CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION Our podcasts are professional but not so edited and polished that they lose their authenticity. We want our audience to hear real people having real conversations and sharing real examples and advice. PROGRESSIVE We want to showcase the 'unsung L&D heroes' out there doing great work, being brave and trying new things. PRACTICAL We invite our guests to share tips and strategies to help listeners take their solutions to the next level. We aim to provide actionable takeaways for our listeners through show notes, links and downloads wherever possible. more

Welcome to the HR Uprising Podcast. This engaging podcast explores HR 'hot' topics and challenges through conversations with relevant experts and real-life HR; O.D. or L&D professionals. HR Uprising is about creating an inclusive forum that enables us to share and learn from experts and everyday professionals. Hosted by Actus CEO Lucinda Carney a Business Psychologist; Chartered Psychologist; Experienced HR Change Agent; Entrepreneur; Speaker and Coach. There are two types of show formats: The 'In focus' episodes where Lucinda delves into a specialist topic in some depth and the 'Conversations with' series where we interview experts and people like you. Our hope is that our shows are both informative and fun. The HR Uprising Podcast is all about learning through collaboration; taking evidence-based action and helping colleagues to have the confidence and skills to rise-up through their organisations by delivering real, lasting business value. You can access more information on each Podcast including resources or links mentioned in the show at our website www.hruprising.com. If you are a forward-thinking HR; L&D or O.D. professional who has a success story or challenge that others can learn from and you would like to be featured in future podcasts you can get in touch through one of the routes below.Connect with us here:                                                                                                                      Join the LinkedIn community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Instagram: @hruprising | Facebook: @hruprising | X (Twitter): @hruprising | YouTube: @ActusSoftware   Lucinda is the founder and CEO of Actus Software, which offers a fully integrated HR solution designed to simplify performance management. Our comprehensive Performance, Learning, and Talent Suite enhances employee development and engagement. For more information, please visit our website at www.actus.co.uk and request a free demo from one of our HR experts. Our products include: Performance Management, Learning Management (LMS), Talent Management, 360 Feedback and Survey, Onboarding, HRIS and HR Compliance. Connect with Actus here:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/2400060/admin/dashboard/ Instagram: @actussoftware | Facebook: @actussoftware | YouTube: @ActusSoftware | X (Twitter): @ActusSoftwareLucinda also offers bespoke, high-quality HR training through Actus' learning solutions. Topics include: Dealing with Underperformance, Managing for High Performance, Change Superhero Training and Bite Size Training. For more information see the Training section on the Actus website. more

Connie Malamed, from The eLearning Coach site, shares fresh ideas and actionable tips for success with creating online and mobile learning experiences. Listen to interviews with expert designers, developers, authors and professors who provide strategies for both learning architects and educators. If you have a passion for instructional design, cognitive psychology, visual communication, social media learning, mLearning, and related topics, this podcast is for you. more

The Mindtools L&D Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Learning and Development or Human Resources. The weekly show features regular appearances from the Mind Tools team plus special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. From learning needs analysis and evidence-based practice through to the impact of technology on work and hot topics at industry conferences, you'll get critical insights into the world of work, performance and learning. more

Insights on Corporate Talent, Learning, AI, and HR Technology. I discuss new research on all areas of management, leadership, economics, and HR, informed by our proprietary research and deep discussions with clients, vendors, and technology providers. We also publish interviews and case studies from some of the most fascinating and innovative leaders in HR and business. more

Let's take the guesswork out of becoming an L&D professional. Are you looking to get into Learning and Development and don't quite know where to start? Have you recently been promoted to a Corporate Trainer or Instructional Design role and want to make sure you have the tools to knock it out of the park?If any of those are you, you've come to the right place. more

The Business of Learning is produced by the team at TrainingIndustry.com, and focuses on the intersection of business performance and human capital development. Our guests are experts and innovators in organizational learning and development, and we highlight original research on trends and best practices in corporate training. more

Tune into The Training Associates (TTA) 'Bring Out the Talent' podcast to hear from learning and development talent and partners on their innovative approaches and industry insights. In each episode, TTA's CEO, Maria Melfa, and Talent Manager, Jocelyn Allen will chat with subject matter experts and bring you casual, yet insightful conversations. Maria and Jocelyn use their unique blend of industry experience and humor to interview the L&D industry's most influential people, latest topics, and powerful stories. Each episode has important takeaways that will help to create a culture of continuous learning within your organization. Tune in as we Bring Out The Talent! more

The Learning Geeks podcast is dedicated to those that passionately support the world in experiencing better learning. The podcast is hosted by three learning professionals - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson. In each episode, we dedicate time to talk about the things impacting the learning world including new science, approaches, technologies, and ideas. Guests will appear, popular games and movies may be discussed, and geeks will laugh. more

Becky Pluth of the Bob Pike Group shares her thoughts on creative training techniques.

Welcome to Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders — the podcast where we learn from leading minds in the L&D space.Each week, we'll dive into the details of what it takes to thrive in learning and development, as guests from different corporate contexts and sectors share their expertise and experience.If you're dedicated to staying on top of optimized growth, transformative industry technologies and all things training, then this is the show for you! more

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.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/d'vinci-interactive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dVinciInteractive Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvinciinteractive/ more

What are the significant innovations shaping the future of learning? How is digital technology and scientific discovery changing the way we learn, train, teach and educate? Join John Helmer in conversation with the people who are visioning and actively creating that future. Published fortnightly (don't forget to subscribe!). more

Welcome to The HRDQ-U in Review Podcast, where we bring you the latest insights and practical tools for enhancing soft-skills training in your organization. As a learning community for trainers, coaches, consultants, managers, and anyone passionate about performance improvement, we interview subject matter experts and thought leaders from recent webinars they presented with us to take a deeper dive into the content they shared and answer all your questions. Join us as we explore new ideas and industry trends, share success stories, and discuss challenges faced by professionals in the soft-skills training field. Our podcast is sponsored by HRDQ, a leading provider of experiential learning resources for soft-skills development. From communication and leadership to team building and conflict resolution, we cover a wide range of topics to help you improve people skills in your workplace. Subscribe to The HRDQ-U in Review Podcast today and take your training and development skills to th... more

This podcast series dives deeper into the 5 Moments of Learning Need®.The 5 Moments of Need present a practical framework to drive higher job performance. The Five Moments of Learning Need focus on the different times where workers need learning. They are: New—when you are learning something for the first time, More—when you are expanding your knowledge, Apply—when you are learning while in the flow of work, Solve—when you need to solve a problem, and Change—When you are adapting to change.This series, hosted by Bob Mosher and Conrad Gottfredson, will help you to better understand the theory and best practices behind this powerful methodology and framework. Visit www.5momentsofneed.com for more resources and join the conversation on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-moments-of-need/. more

Training That Works is the podcast for sales leaders who are tired of programs that don't move the number. Host Rustin Schroeder sits down with directors, VPs, and Chief Learning Officers to unpack what actually drives performance — from onboarding and sales enablement to leadership development and coaching at scale. Every episode is a real conversation with someone who has built and run training inside companies you know. No theory, no buzzwords, no recycled frameworks. Just the strategies, mistakes, and breakthroughs that separate training that checks a box from training that changes results. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and start building programs your people actually use. more

We're passionate about improving every training experience. Our guests range from experts in Learning & Development to professionals who have landed in training and have found their way. You'll hear from business leaders, innovative thinkers, and creative professionals. more

The Frontline Leadership Podcast presented by Operation LeadBuilding Frontline Leadership Systems That Actually WorkIf you're a manufacturing or operations leader watching good people walk out the door because of bad supervisors, this podcast is for you.The biggest problems in your organization—turnover, disengagement, stalled performance—aren't caused by your workforce. They're caused by what your workforce is missing: frontline leaders who've been equipped to lead.After managing high-stakes operations worth $330M+ globally, I noticed something I couldn't ignore. In aviation, we never let pilots fly without systematic training. Yet in manufacturing, we promote our best technicians to supervisor and hope they figure out leadership on their own.That needs to change.Here's the reality:60% of new managers fail within their first 18 months.70% of team engagement variance is driven by frontline managers.57% of employees who quit cite poor leadership as the deciding factor.Yet 59% of managers receive zero leadership training.Your frontline leaders—supervisors, shift managers, team leads—create your culture. They're the daily point of contact for 80-90% of your workforce. When they're unprepared, overwhelmed, and left to figure it out alone, your organization suffers.But when you equip them with the right systems? Everything changes.This podcast gives you the blueprint.It's built on a simple philosophy: treat leadership like a profession and develop leaders professionally—with systems, structure, and continuous support. That's how pilots, doctors, and engineers are trained. That's how your leaders should be developed.Every week, I break down the frameworks, systems, and strategies manufacturing and operations leaders need to build frontline supervisors who actually lead. No corporate fluff. No generic advice. Just practical, battle-tested leadership development for high-pressure, operations-heavy environments.Who is this podcast for?Senior manufacturing and operations leaders (Directors, VPs, COOs, General Managers) who are:Tired of losing talent to bad frontline leadership.Frustrated that leadership training programs don't stick.Ready to build systematic infrastructure, not run one-off workshops.Looking to activate the workforce they already have.Frontline leaders (supervisors, managers, team leads) who:Feel thrown into the deep end without training.Want to lead with confidence instead of reacting to problems.Are ready to treat leadership as a profession, not just a role.About Your Host:Craig Coyle is a former Apache helicopter pilot, West Point graduate, and founder of Operation Lead. After managing toxic teams and high-stakes operations in military and aerospace environments, Craig discovered that leadership failures aren't personal failures—they're system failures. Now, he helps manufacturing and operations leaders build the frontline leadership systems their organizations need. His clients stop playing whack-a-mole with turnover and start building cultures people fight to be part of.Ready to transform your frontline leadership?New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe now and visit operationlead.com to learn more.Let's build leaders who create results. more

Are you a passionate champion of talent development? Looking to stay up to date on the latest chapter news, industry insights and trends? ATD Houston's 'Train To Win' is a fun and informative podcast featuring leaders in the talent development field. Join us as we work together to bridge the gaps between thought leaders and professionals who are eager to grow their skills.We understand how important it is to stay ahead in the popularly evolving world of talent development, that's why our podcasts feature experts from all facets of the industry. These insightful conversations lead to invaluable lessons, enabling executives and designers to expand their knowledge base and gain new perspectives on what's working inside organizations and different industries.At ATD Houston, we strive for collaborative growth. Our mission is simple: Inspire talent professionals to achieve their full potential. more

T is for Training is a podcast dedicated to improvement through learning. Also, it is about training, presenting, learning, teaching, understanding and compassion. Started in 2008 this program seeks to expand the conversation and have a good time while doing it. ] So, grab a beverage of your choice and join us either live or via podcast. Keep in touch via the site http://tisfortraining.wordpress.com more

Train to Gain is the podcast where enablement meets the real world. Whether you're training internal teams, supporting channel partners, or driving product adoption, we're here with quick insights, strategy sessions, and honest conversations about what actually works.Real Conversations. Real Insights. Real Growth.New episodes drop twice a month. more

The Training Effect explores how learning systems drive growth and efficiency in franchise and multi-unit businesses. Hosted by Douglas Mark of LearningZen, each episode features real stories and expert insights on how structured training boosts performance, reduces inefficiencies, and scales success. Whether you're a franchisor, business leader, or operator, you'll discover how learning can be your greatest ROI driver. more

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Welcome to CET Talks, the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training's podcast, where we convene thought leaders in the continuing education and training ecosystem to share ideas, research, best practices, and experiences that promote the creation of a world that learns better. Your hosts are Randy Bowman, Interim President and CEO of IACET, and certified corporate wellness specialist Mike Veny. more

Welcome to 'The Gamified Classroom: The Passport to Innovation' your gateway to transforming education and business training through gamification, storytelling, and AI. Join Lisa Cherivtch, a seasoned professor and global explorer, as we delve into innovative strategies that captivate learners. Whether you're an educator seeking to invigorate your classroom or a business leader aiming to revolutionize employee training, you'll find actionable insights and inspiring stories here. Subscribe to unlock the potential of gamified learning and discover how global perspectives can enhance your approach. Let's embark on this journey of innovation together!' more

Sponsored by Cornerstone, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)'s Talent Development Leader podcast features monthly conversations with the greatest influencers in the talent development field. Tune in for the latest trends, hot topics, and future-focused ideas that current and aspiring TD leaders need to know. Learn more at www.td.org/talent-development-leader-podcast. more

This podcast brings you conversations with experts from within the field of L&D and beyond, uncovering innovative ideas from unexpected places. Discover fresh approaches to learning and development that challenge the status quo. Brought to you by Learnnovators, your one-stop-shop for all things L&D. more

ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals. more

Welcome to Beyond the Flipchart (formerly The Learning Experience)! Hosted by Gašper and Mamatha, this podcast is brought to you by Trainers' Forum—a global community of trainers and facilitators. Join us for honest conversations with experts and educators as we explore the art and science of non-formal education. We go deeper than standard methodologies to discuss training design, delivery, and the philosophy behind how people truly learn. Drop us a line at ****@trainersforum.org! more

Welcome to The Spark Konnect Podcast, hosted by Kassy LaBorie — The Trainer's Trainer and Original Virtual Training Hero. This is the place where we explore the many sparks that ignite powerful facilitation — creativity, performance, leadership, play, and beyond.Each series dives into a new lens on facilitation, revealing the unique ways people connect, inspire, and lead. From artistry to athletics (and everything in between), we uncover how different passions and disciplines fuel unforgettable learning experiences.Because facilitation isn't just a profession — it's a human art. more

Let's talk about how to drive organizational performance through learning. The AXIOM Insights learning and development podcast features human learning and performance leaders who share their experiences, insights and advice about how organizational development can support the goals and growth of the organization. We discuss learning program needs analysis, project management, instructional design, e-learning, learning technologies, learning sciences, and everything related to corporate training. more

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Keep sharpening your skills as a trainer, facilitator, educator. Discover new tools & perspectives for creating meaningful, memorable workshops. New episodes every second Tuesday. more

A podcast about learning and development tips, tools and tech. Designing training that is inclusive, innovativetive and engaging! Live (synchronous) or self-directed (asynchronous), online, onsite and hybrid contexts. more