2025 has been a disruptive year for learning and talent, and 2026 promises even more change. In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel sits down with Matt Donovan, GP Strategies Chief Learning and Innovation Officer, t

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Blended Learning 3.0: Personalized, Adaptive, ImpactfulWhat if your next learning journey wasnt just digital or face-to-face, but smart, adaptive, and powered by AI? In this episode of Performance Matters, host Michael Thiel sits down with Pa

Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Being Deliberately Human MattersIn an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, leadership itself is undergoing a profound transformation. This episode of the Performance

In this special episode, host Michael Thiel explores a story of navigating change at one of the world’s most iconic brands, tracing the path from resistance to readiness. We discover how organizations and individuals move through the discomf

Matt Donovan joins the show to introduce a transformative approach to instructional design which breaks learning into its smallest meaningful components, like atoms and molecules, rather than traditional course structures.Applying Atomic Desig

Nic Girvan joins the show to challenge the traditional approach to training budgets and advocates for investing in individual contributors. Nic explores how empowering frontline employees with development opportunities can drive performance, engagement, a

Expert guests Leah Clark and Dr. Cheryl Jackson join the show to discuss how to build a stronger, more adaptable workforce.Join them as they dive into the essential role of resilience and well-being in todays ever-evolving workplace. With decades of

What happens when AI becomes more than just a tooland starts acting like a teammate?In this kickoff episode of our newFuture Focusseries, host Michael Thiel is joined by GP Strategies innovation leaders Cara Halter and Theodora Michaelidou to expl

What happens when personal values collide with professional responsibilities?Jeremy Lewis, a senior inclusion trainer at GP Strategies, joins the show to explore how fundamental values can lead to conflicts in the workplace. He highlights the increasi