Episode 66 | The eLearning Champion Pod | Conversations with a Learning LeaderHow AI empowers and Elevates the Work of Instructional DesignersIn this episode of The eLearning Champion Podcast, Sherna Varayath sits down with Gerry White, Dean of Academic Technology at ECPI University, to explore how AI is transforming instructional design and learning experiences.Gerry shares insights on:

• How AI empowers instructional designers instead of replacing them
• The role of empathetic reasoning and creativity in an AI-driven world
• How learning personas and AI agents can create adaptive, personalized learning
• Key skills every L&D professional should develop — from prompting to ethical AI use
• What “vibe coding” is and why it’s the next frontier for instructional designers

A must-watch for educators, instructional designers, and L&D leaders looking to navigate the AI-powered learning revolution with confidence and creativity.

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What does human-centered learning really mean in today’s AI-driven world? 🤔In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, host Sherna Varayath speaks with Dave Stevens, CLO and Founder of Advanced Learning Strategies, to explore how L&D leaders can balance automation with authenticity.Dave shares:🔵 Why human-centered learning isn’t about efficiency but transformation🔵 The key differences between performance training and growth learning🔵 How AI can take over performance training, freeing L&D to focus on what truly matters — helping people grow🔵 Why learning experiences that challenge and transform us are essential for future-ready organizations💡 Key takeaway:Don’t confuse what’s scalable with what’s strategic. Growth learning — reflective, messy, and deeply human — is what will keep organizations adaptable and resilient in the age of AI.
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CEO Mindset 10 Questions on World-Class LeadershipWhat makes a world-class leader?In this episode of the E-Learning Champion Podcast, Andrea Petrone — trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and host of The World Class Leaders Show — joins us to explore the CEO mindset and what separates good leaders from great ones.Discover insights on:✅ Building clarity and a legacy-driven vision✅ Driving engagement and execution across teams✅ Overcoming leadership struggles amid uncertainty✅ The habits and mindsets of top CEOs✅ Why culture, trust, and integrity are the real game-changersAndrea also shares his inspiration behind WCL21, a global platform helping CEOs connect, learn, and lead in times of change.🎧 Tune in for an inspiring discussion that helps L&D professionals, leaders, and aspiring CEOs understand how to align learning with leadership success.