In our season finale, we’re tackling a question we hear all the time: How do you break into the Learning & Development field? We sit down with L&D veteran Trina Wellendorf and Lauren, a college junior exploring a future in L&D, to answer her biggest questions about:

• Different career paths within L&D


• How to land that first role or internship


• Whether grad school is worth it


• Staying current with trends like AI and learning science


• Tips for engaging learners and using storytelling effectively

Whether you’re just starting out, making a career shift, or mentoring someone new to the field, this episode is packed with insights to help you launch a successful path in L&D.

00:00 Cold Open

00:31 Banter

02:16 Introducing the Guests: Trina and Lauren

05:36 Lauren's Background and Interest in Learning & Development

07:00 Exploring Career Paths in Learning & Development

12:10 How to Get Started in Learning & Development

15:38 Finding Internships and Networking Tips

18:00 Thoughts on Grad School and Advanced Degrees

20:29 Personal Journeys in Education and Career

21:12 Challenges and Rewards of Advanced Education

23:24 Staying Current with Trends in Learning and Development

26:43 Gaining Practical Experience in Learning Strategies

29:20 Facilitating Effective Learning

34:50 Storytelling and Relevancy in Training

37:38 Finding Companies that Value Learning and Development

41:35 Wrap up

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