Training Impact Podcast

Training Technology Series

The Training Technology Series from the Training Impact Podcast explores how organizations use learning technology to improve training effectiveness, streamline delivery, and support performance across distributed networks.

Hosted by Jeff Walter, founder of LatitudeLearning, the series features conversations with technology innovators, learning and development professionals, and industry leaders who are developing and applying tools that make training more accessible, efficient, and scalable.

Each episode explores practical strategies for:

Leveraging AI and emerging technologies to enhance learning and development
Using learning management systems and digital tools to scale training delivery
Exploring innovative approaches to learning, assessment, and certification
Improving learner engagement, knowledge retention, and performance
Connecting training technology investments to measurable business outcomes

The Training Technology Series is part of LatitudeLearning’s broader mission to help organizations improve performance through effective learning technology and scalable training infrastructure.

Dr. Brian Davidson of MindVue discusses resilience, grit, mindset skills, human performance, and AI-powered personalized learning on the Training Impact Podcast.

82. MindVue: The Powerful New Approach to Building Resilience, Grit and Human Performance

What if resilience, grit, motivation, and adaptability could be developed at scale? Dr. Brian Davidson of MindVue joins the Training Impact Podcast to explore the science of mindset, personalized AI coaching, and how organizations can build the human readiness needed for a rapidly changing future.

Edmundo Barrientos of Grasply discusses AI training simulations, cognitive science, repetition, and closing the gap between knowing and doing.

80. Grasply: Powerful AI Simulations Transform the Knowing-Doing Gap in Training

What happens after someone completes training? Grasply is using cognitive science and artificial intelligence to turn organizational knowledge into simulations that help learners practice, receive feedback, and move from knowing what to do toward actually being able to do it.

Scott Hewitt of Real Projects discusses AI, localization, metadata, and scalable digital learning during the Training Impact Podcast.

76. Real Projects: Transformative Learning Localization and AI Strategies That Deliver Powerful Global Training Results

How do you create learning that truly resonates with a global workforce? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Scott Hewitt, CEO of Real Projects, shares how thoughtful localization, AI, metadata, and scalable production processes are helping organizations deliver more impactful learning experiences around the world.

Ashley Etemadi of Motiva Education discusses artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and simulation-based learning during the Training Impact Podcast.

75. Motiva Education: Powerful AI and Learning Analytics for Smarter Learning Experiences

Artificial intelligence is transforming learning, but the real opportunity isn't replacing instructors. It's empowering them. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Ashley Etemadi of Motiva Education explains how AI, learning analytics, and immersive simulations are helping organizations create more personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences that improve learner success.

Miriam Bogler explains how Project Pals combines artificial intelligence with authentic project-based learning to prepare students for real-world collaboration and critical thinking.

72. Project Pals: The Powerful Future of AI-Driven Project-Based Learning

Project Pals is helping educators bring authentic project-based learning to life through AI-powered coaching and collaboration. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Miriam Bogler discusses how artificial intelligence can guide inquiry, strengthen teamwork, and help students build the real-world skills they need for the future.

Jeff Walter interviews Brad Mehl of Boundless Markets about network intelligence, customer insights, AI-powered audience research, organizational learning, innovation discovery, and knowledge management.

69. Boundless Markets: The Hidden Intelligence Already Living Inside Your Network

Every organization is surrounded by intelligence, yet most struggle to access it. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter speaks with Brad Mehl, founder of Boundless Markets, about how organizations can uncover hidden insights from customers, partners, franchisees, dealers, and employees. Their conversation explores the intersection of audience intelligence, organizational learning, artificial […]

Jeff Walter interviews Jim Hunter of PeopleBest on the Training Impact Podcast about predictive analytics, talent assessments, workforce performance, employee development, organizational culture, hiring success, coachability, and behavioral competencies that drive high performance.

67. PeopleBest: The Powerful Science of Predicting Performance and Unlocking Human Potential

What if organizations could identify the behaviors, motivations, and competencies that drive top performance before hiring, promoting, or developing employees? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Jim Hunter, founder of PeopleBest, to explore how predictive analytics, behavioral science, and performance modeling are helping organizations make smarter talent decisions. […]

Dr. Mechie Nkengla of Nuscienta discusses AI literacy, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and practical artificial intelligence adoption with Jeff Walter on the Training Impact Podcast.

65. NuScienta: Their Practical Guide to Thriving in the AI Era

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a foundational workplace skill, yet many professionals still struggle to understand what AI is, how it works, and how it can improve their daily lives. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Dr. Mechie Nkengla of Nuscienta to explore AI literacy, entrepreneurship, career reinvention, […]

Jeff Walter interviews Jared Shaw of Virtuoso about AI mentorship, personalized learning, adaptive instruction, curriculum-driven learning, and the future of workforce development

64. Virtuoso: Unlocking the Future of Mentorship Through Artificial Intelligence

What if every learner had access to a mentor who understood not only what they needed to learn, but how they learn best? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Jared Shaw, Founder of Virtuoso, to explore how AI-powered mentorship could transform education, workforce development, and skill training. Their […]

Jeff Walter interviews Monty Miller and Doug Breckenridge of Vujade about improving team communication, collaboration, trust, and organizational performance through data-driven behavioral insights.

63. Vujade: The Powerful Future of Team Communication and Collaboration

What if the biggest obstacle to organizational performance is not strategy, technology, or talent, but communication? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Vujade co-founders Monty Miller and Doug Breckenridge to explore a journey that began nearly thirty years ago and led to the creation of a platform designed […]

Lucas Consoli of EmpathEQ discusses AI-powered healthcare simulations and behavioral learning on the Training Impact Podcast with Jeff Walter.

60. EmpathEQ: Revolutionary AI Simulations Are Reshaping the Human Side of Healthcare Training

What if empathy could be taught, measured, and scaled across an organization? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with the team at Empatheq to explore how empathy is becoming a critical business skill for leaders, teams, and customer-facing professionals. The conversation challenges the traditional view that empathy is simply […]

Jeff Walter interviews David Boyes of Today’s Class about adaptive learning, microtraining, and AI-powered automotive technician training.

58. Today’s Class: Reveals the Exciting Future of Automotive Workforce Development

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, we explore how Today’s Class is helping organizations strengthen communication, reduce workplace conflict, What happens when AI-driven adaptive learning meets the growing complexity of automotive technician training? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with David Boyes of Today’s Class to explore […]

Jeff Walter and Robert Lunte discussing CourseCreek, training infrastructure, AI learning tools, and scalable partner training strategies.

57. CourseCreek Powerful Insights: Jeff Walter Joins Robert Lunte to Talk Training Systems

Jeff Walter joins Robert Lunte on CourseCreek’s show to discuss why training infrastructure, partner learning, AI-powered content creation, and scalable enablement are shaping the future of learning and development.

Robert Lunte of CourseCreek discussing how organizations turn expert knowledge into scalable online learning courses.

50. CourseCREEK: The Powerful Impact of Turning Expertise Into Scalable Learning

Jeff Walter interviews Robert Lunte of CourseCREEK about how organizations transform expertise into scalable online courses. Learn how instructional design turns knowledge into digital learning.

Steven King discussing Immersivevision Technology and immersive 3D medical training on the Training Impact Podcast

49. Immersivevision Technology: Solving the Hidden Gaps in Medical Training

Immersivevision Technology is transforming medical education through immersive 3D visualization. Discover how Steven King and Jeff Walter explore innovation, engagement, and scalable training infrastructure in this episode of the Training Impact Podcast.

Ford Saeks discussing AI integration, growth acceleration, and performance-driven training during a Training Impact Podcast interview at IFA Las Vegas.

48. Ford Saeks: Powerful Growth Strategy, AI Integration, and Performance-Driven Training

Ford Saeks shares how AI integration, growth strategy, and performance-driven training help organizations bridge the gap between current results and measurable success. In this Training Impact Podcast episode, Ford Saeks outlines practical frameworks leaders can implement immediately.

Jeff Walter interviews Matt Johnston of Design Interactive about XRMentor, immersive skill development, tribal knowledge capture, and accelerated workforce training.

42. Design Interactive: How XRMentor Is Turning Skill Development into a Measurable Advantage

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter interviews Matt Johnston of Design Interactive to explore how XRMentor uses extended reality to move training from passive knowledge delivery to hands-on skill acceleration, tribal knowledge capture, and measurable workforce impact.

Jeff Walter and Matthew Gourgeot discuss Thryv’s approach to small business growth through integrated software and enablement on the Training Impact Podcast.

34. Thryv: Unlocking Confident Small Business Growth Through Integrated Enablement

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter speaks with Matthew Gourgeot of Thryv about what small businesses truly need to grow with confidence. The conversation explores why software alone is not enough, how integrated enablement drives adoption, and what it takes to support small business owners who are juggling every role inside […]

Jeff Walter and Kevin Trost discuss how Adminify AI uses AI assistants to improve customer engagement and scale channel partner operations.

31. Adminify AI: The Strategic Advantage Behind Modern Channel Enablement

This Training Impact Podcast episode with Kevin Trost illustrates how AI is evolving from a support tool into an execution layer that enables scale. By treating AI as a trainable assistant rather than a plug-and-play solution, organizations can automate key processes, improve consistency across channels, and reduce risk for franchisees and partners. The conversation reinforces […]

18. Creating Connection Through Content: The Brand Networks Approach

Host Jeff Walter talks with Josh Gelfat, VP of Marketing at Brand Networks, about how digital marketing, AI automation, and learning technology empower businesses to create authentic content, strengthen brand engagement, and drive measurable growth.

ziemer ophthalmic medical device training

12. Training Precision: How Ziemer Ophthalmic Raises The Bar For Medical Device Training

Discover how Bill Ryan of Ziemer Ophthalmic Systems AG built a global eLearning program for high-stakes medical device training. From dynamic certification and regulatory compliance to AI-driven content creation, this episode explores how scalable, multilingual training empowers technicians, distributors, and doctors alike. A must-listen for L&D leaders in healthcare, medtech, and extended enterprise environments.

9. How Academy 4 Scales Volunteer Training to Serve 6,500 Students

Academy 4, a Texas-based nonprofit, trains over 6,500 volunteers annually to mentor fourth graders one-on-one in Title I schools. In this Training Impact Podcast episode, Jeff Walter speaks with Susan Demers, who explains how the organization uses a mobile-friendly LMS and Articulate Rise to deliver simple, effective volunteer training. Topics include onboarding, child safety compliance, […]

The 7 Artificial Intelligence Use Cases for Learning and Development Training Impact Podcast with Jeff Walter

3. The 7 Artificial Intelligence Use Cases for Learning and Development

AI is revolutionizing Learning & Development, according to Jeff Walter of LatitudeLearning. In this Training Impact Podcast episode, he identifies 7 transformative uses: chatbots, content creation, assessments, roleplay, simulations, analytics, and personalized learning. He urges cautious but strategic adoption.