Train Like You Listen

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.

Train Like You Listen is a education podcast hosted by Brian Washburn, with 165 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brian Washburn hosts Train Like You Listen, a education show with 165 episodes published.

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  Episode #165

  Making Learning Stick with Reflection Activities

  Oct 23, 202515 minS0

  Host Brian Washburn talks with Katrina Kennedy, author of Learning That Lasts: Reflection Activities for Trainers and Designers, about how reflection helps transform training from a one-time event into lasting behavior change. Katrina shares practical ways to integrate reflective activities before, during, and after learning—what she calls “pre-flection” and reflection—to deepen understanding and strengthen application. She also offers tips for choosing the right activities based on outcomes, time, and audience, and explains why skilled facilitation and time management are key to making reflection work.<br /><br /><b>📖 </b>Check out Katrina Kennedy's book <b>Learning That Lasts: </b><b>Reflection...

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  Episode #164

  Manager Development: The Investment That Unlocks 21% More Profit

  Oct 8, 202521 minS0

  Research shows that management quality is the single biggest predictor of employee satisfaction and retention. In this episode, Brian Washburn speaks with Dan Lawner, Founder of Bevel Talent, about why managers are the key to employee engagement and organizational success. They discuss common challenges mid-sized organizations face as they grow, what makes leadership development programs effective, and practical ways to start improving leadership, even without formal programs.<br /><br />From accountability and peer support to mentorship and cohort discussions, Dan shares actionable strategies to address leadership gaps and help organizations align managers, boost engagement, and drive performance.<br /><br /><b>📖 </b>B...

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  Episode #163

  Stop Taking Orders: Lead Change in Learning & Development

  Sep 25, 202519 minS0

  Too often in L&D, we’re handed a “training solution” and asked to deliver it without question. In this episode, Brian Washburn talks with L&D expert Jess Almlie about how to stop being an “order taker” and become a strategic business partner. They discuss why relationships matter, how small mindset shifts—from helper to partner—can increase influence, and practical ways to add real business value. Packed with actionable insights, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their impact in learning and development.<br /><b><br />📖 </b>Check out Jess Almlie's book <b>L&D Order Taker No More! Bec...

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  Episode #162

  HR and L&D: Working Together to Build Better Leaders

  Jul 3, 202519 minS0

  If you're interested in how L&D professionals can support better leadership at every level of an organization, check out my latest podcast with The HR Lady, Wendy Sellers. Wendy brings a direct, practical approach to leadership, and she doesn’t shy away from tough conversations or tough truths.<br /><br />Tune in to hear thoughts on what leadership really means, why titles don’t make leaders, and how HR and L&D can work together to support stronger workplace culture and retention.<br />Wendy also shares a practical technique (something you could try tomorrow with your team!) to help lead...

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  Episode #161

  10 Years in Business & Learning, Part 1

  Jun 5, 202525 minS0

  What does it really take to build a lasting business? Brian Washburn and Tim Waxenfelter, co-founders of Endurance Learning, pull back the curtain on 10 years of grit, unexpected pivots, and hard-won lessons. No sugarcoating; just real stories from the trenches of entrepreneurship. The episode serves as both a celebration of their milestone and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs in Learning & Development or consulting.<br /><br /><b>⛵Endurance Learning</b> is a full service training development company, delivering the best in elearning, instructor-led training, and train-the-trainer sessions. <br /><br />🎩Check out <b>Small Business Founder</b> where Tim and Brian share lessons...

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