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Inside Learning podcasts

Our Inside Learning podcast dives into learning science and the future of work. Each month we feature learning experts from all over the world.

There are four seasons of episodes that make you think, question and learn, covering topics including, AI, neurodiversity, creativity, unlearning, leadership, ethics, VR, blended learning, performance, skills and much more.

Hosted by author, consultant and coach Aidan McCullen of The Innovation Show.

34 min 14 sec
16 Jul 2025

Design For How People Learn with Julie Dirksen

In this episode of the Inside Learning Podcast we dive deep into the principles of effective learning with special guest Julie Dirksen, author of ‘Design for How People Learn’ and ‘Talk to the Elephant.’ Julie and our host Aidan McCullen explore topics such as designing impactful learning experiences, the role of habit formation, and the importance of understanding learner objectives.

Inside Learning
22 min 22 sec
11 Jun 2025

The Brain, Learning, and the Future of Work with Dr. Helena Boschi

Dr. Helena Boschi, author of ‘Why We Do What We Do,’ delves into the mysteries of the human brain and its pivotal role in learning and behavior. Host Aidan McCullen explores with Dr. Boschi the brain’s function as a ‘prediction machine,’ its adaptation in the digital age, and the impacts of technology on cognitive abilities and attention spans.

Inside Learning
20 min 49 sec
08 May 2025

Contingent Leadership with Victoria Pelletier

In this episode, we discuss the concept of contingent leadership with Victoria Pelletier, author of ‘Influence Unleashed’ and ‘Unstoppable.’ We delve into Apple’s history with Steve Jobs to illustrate the evolving nature of leadership and the necessity for businesses to adopt flexible, future-oriented workforce strategies.

Inside Learning
35 mins 10 secs
03 Apr 2025

Exploring Learning Innovation with Graham Brown-Martin

In this episode, we delve into the world of learning innovation with Graham Brown-Martin, author of ‘Learning Reimagined’. Graham shares his journey from working on mainframe computers at the Open University to pioneering educational technology in the 1980s.

Inside Learning
22 min 54 sec
02 Mar 2025

AI, Skills Gaps and The Future of Work with Calum Chace

Calum Chace is an expert on artificial intelligence and the author of several bestselling books, including ‘Surviving AI’ and ‘Pandora’s Brain’. In this episode Calum and our host Aidan McCullen discuss the concept of two singularities: the Economic Singularity, where AI renders many jobs obsolete, and the Technological Singularity, where AI surpasses human intelligence.

Inside Learning
26 min 25 sec
02 Feb 2025

Navigating Your Career: Michael B. Horn on Job Progress

Michael B. Horn discusses his new book ‘Job Moves: Nine Steps for Making Progress in Your Career,’ offering valuable advice for those feeling stuck in their careers. He delves into the importance of understanding personal progress in career choices, the concept of ‘jobs to be done,’ and why thinking about experiences rather than perks is crucial when assessing job opportunities.

Inside Learning
14 min 17 sec
02 Dec 2024

Revolutionising Music Education with Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir

Discover how Margret Juliana Sigurdardottir, founder of Moombix is addressing the challenges adult learners face in accessing quality, flexible music lessons and how MoomBix is building a global community of music enthusiasts. Learn how the platform connects learners with expert teachers worldwide and provides innovative digital tools to enhance the learning experience.

Inside Learning
14 minutes
02 Nov 2024

Embracing the Access Economy: Sara Daw

We dive into the transformative concept of the access economy with our guest Sara Daw. Sara, the author of ‘Strategy and Leadership as Service: How the Access Economy Meets the C-Suite’, provides insightful definitions and real-world applications of the access economy. The discussion highlights the advance of mobile technology and the younger generation’s focus on social capital.

Inside Learning
16 minutes
05 Oct 2024

Live at Learnovation 2024 with Elliot Masie

Join us for a special episode of the Inside Learning Podcast, recorded at Learnovation 2024 in the Aviva Stadium Dublin, with Elliot Masie, a key innovator in e-learning since the 1990s. Elliot discusses the evolution of digital learning, the intersection of learning and innovation, and the role of creativity and storytelling in education.

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