What if everything we know about learning and development is actually excluding the people who need it most?"

Leadership is evolving, and the way we train leaders must evolve too. In this episode, we explore how agile leadership, inclusive practices, and innovative L&D strategies are reshaping workplaces for the future. Discover practical ways to create brain-friendly, effective learning experiences that reduce overwhelm and empower leaders to drive change. Whether you’re looking to improve team resilience or transform your personal leadership impact, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you lead with empathy, curiosity, and agility.

Key Takeaways:

1. Agile leadership and brain-friendly learning are essential to future-proof organisations.
2. Inclusive, trauma-informed, and neurodiverse training methods foster greater engagement and success.
3. Transformative leadership goes beyond the workplace, impacting personal and professional relationships.

Timestamps

• [00:40] Meet Jen Fram: A global expert on organisational change.
• [01:08] Why brain-friendly and inclusive learning matters.
• [02:06] Inspiring examples of innovative L&D in action.
• [03:18] How creativity and curiosity fuel personal growth.
• [04:04] The profound impact of the Agile Change Leadership Certificate.
• [05:41] The frustration of outdated training methods.
• [06:19] A surprising celebrity encounter with INXS.
• [08:03] Building collaboration for seamless leadership development.
• [09:00] Practical advice for curiosity, playfulness, and bravery.
• [10:31] How to connect and boost organisational development impact.

Links & Future Learnings

• Jen Frahm on LinkedIn
• Jen Frahm Online
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website
• Jen Frahm Books & Other Writings

Humility—not knowledge—is the most underrated skill in learning and development.

This episode gets real about the ups and downs of learning and development, breaking down what it takes to create strategies that actually work. We’re talking about the power of sharp analytical and consulting skills, why old-school training often misses the mark, and how trailblazing leaders are shaking things up. Whether you want to wow your stakeholders, align L&D with business goals, or dodge some common (and costly) mistakes, this chat is packed with practical tips you can start using right away.

Key Takeaways:

1. The value of consulting skills in L&D: Identifying problems first ensures meaningful and aligned solutions.
2. Agile approaches in L&D: How Sky redefined management training by ditching traditional methods.
3. Personal and professional growth in L&D: The importance of humility, adaptability, and continuous learning.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Best advice: Investing in analytical and consulting skills
• [00:36] Introduction to Rogue L&D Hot Shots podcast
• [01:04] David James shares his background and passion for impactful L&D
• [02:27] The most inspiring L&D campaign David witnessed at Sky
• [08:30] Worst L&D experience: Missteps at Lehman Brothers
• [09:31] Best celebrity moment: Sharing a flight with Paul Stanley of Kiss
• [10:53] A belief David holds: Performance-oriented L&D is timeless
• [12:45] Tools and frameworks for effective L&D consulting
• [14:50] How analysis drives stakeholder credibility and lasting impact
• [16:09] Closing thoughts and call to connect on L&D development practices

Links & Future Learnings

• David James on LinkedIn
• David James 360 Company
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website
• 360 Learning Masterclass Video Courses by David James