Offbeat On Air

We have all encountered journalism in one way or another. It might have been print, it might have been digital, it might have been for the good, or with the purpose of persuasion. But oftentimes we don't hear the stories behind the written piece. Cristian Lupșa took us on a ride of a lifetime and opened up about his early beginnings with journalism, how his craft was polished in time, and the intersections he sees between learning & storytelling. We explored:

• The difference between opinion pieces and telling stories about people;
• Why empathy and trust-building are important in crafting the best stories;
• How we can use storytelling to promote learning within organizations;
• How can we intentionally design gatherings to reach our purpose-and how he did it with The Power of Storytelling.

It was an amazing, honest conversation. We wandered outside of L&D, into acting, to learn from a practice that might be almost mystical to us, but can provide so much inspiration. Hope you'll enjoy it!

Our sponsor

This new season of Offbeat On Air is sponsored by ⁠Sana⁠. ⁠Sana⁠ is an AI-powered learning platform that empowers organizations to find, share, and harness the knowledge they need to achieve their missions. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, operators, and founders, Sana has raised $54M to date. The company's headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in London and New York.

Your hosts

We’re Lavinia & Mili, and we hope this episode brings you at least one idea you can use in your own practice. If you want to share it with us, feel free to reach out on our LinkedIn profiles, which you can find below.

Lavinia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laviniamehedintu/

Milica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milicasapic/

Cristian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syruslowe/

There are so many interesting professions out there. Behavior scientists, fitness instructors, performance coaches, surgeons, ballet performers, cinema directors, astronauts, and landscape architects just to name a few. At a first glance, it might seem they have nothing to do with L&D. But we beg to differ! We’ve found the connecting dots - and we would like to explore them further.

In conversations with professionals from the most diverse backgrounds, we will delve from an entirely new standpoint into key concepts that occupy the L&D world. In each episode, we will sit down with a guest from a new exciting discipline to shine a different light on the topic, and connect it back to how we work.

Read about the why, the who, and the how right here.

Yoga is more than just a practice; it's a journey into the self, a discipline that synchronizes the body, mind, and spirit. In our latest podcast episode, we were happy to listen to the insights of Editha Satara, a PowerYoga Teacher, who guided us through the transformative powers of yoga on mental wellbeing.

Here's a glimpse into the discussion we had:

• Unveiling the layers: Editha shared how yoga transcends physical benefits, acting as a balm for the mind, easing stress, and fostering a sanctuary of calm within.
• The grounding force: We delve into practices and routines that help maintain a connection to the present moment, highlighting how being grounded can enhance our daily lives.
• The art of balance in teaching: Editha discussed the delicate equilibrium between meticulous preparation and the intuitive ability to read and respond to the energy of a yoga class.
• The synergy of wellness: The conversation took us through the complementary relationship between yoga and other pillars of health, such as breathwork and nutrition, underscoring the holistic nature of this ancient practice.

Join us as we navigate the serene paths of yoga with Editha Satara, understanding how this age-old discipline can cultivate an enduring sense of peace and self-discovery. Tune in to this soulful exchange and perhaps find a key to unlock your own journey into inner tranquility. We hope you find inspiration and a moment of peace in this episode.

Our sponsor

This new season of Offbeat On Air is sponsored by ⁠⁠Sana⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Sana⁠⁠ is an AI-powered learning platform that empowers organizations to find, share, and harness the knowledge they need to achieve their missions. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, operators, and founders, Sana has raised $54M to date. The company's headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in London and New York.

Your hosts

We’re Lavinia & Mili, and we hope this episode brings you at least one idea you can use in your own practice. If you want to share it with us, feel free to reach out on our LinkedIn profiles, which you can find below.

Lavinia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laviniamehedintu/

Milica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milicasapic/

Editha: https://www.poweryogainstitute.de/ueber-uns/lehrer/edita-satara/

Episode 2: Leadership Development in the Australian Army

How do other organizations prepare for the future of work? How do they look at leadership development? Why is this episode special you wonder? Because we are going to dive into a totally new space - the army. Joining us on this exploration is Jamie Martin, Director of the Centre for Australian Army Leadership.
Jamie has an incredible story! He has led teams of up to 2,000 as a Helicopter Force commander and pilot. As the Commanding Officer of the 5th Aviation Regiment in the Australian Army, he led missions across the SW Pacific and Australia deployed on security missions, amphibious operations, and national disasters like floods and bushfires. Now, in his new role, Jamie is developing programs to grow the leaders of 2040.
We talk all about his experience of becoming a leader at an early age, how the Australian Army thinks in terms of leadership development now and for the future, and the lessons he's learning along the way.
Our sponsor
Joining us for this episode as a sponsor is Innential. Innential makes it easy for HR and L&D teams to automate their talent development workflows like onboarding, personal development plans, and leadership development. They do so through their platform’s flexible learning path system, a diverse content library curated uniquely to your company’s needs, and the ability to upload internal company content like PDFs and videos. Dozens of companies are already using them to level up their talent development workflows, so if that’s something you’re interested in, book a call with them from their website, mention Offbeat On Air, and their founders will happily get in touch with you. Your hosts

We’re Lavinia & Mili, and we hope this episode brings you at least one idea you can use in your own practice. If you want to share it with us, feel free to reach out on our LinkedIn profiles, which you can find below.
Lavinia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laviniamehedintu/
Milica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milicasapic/
Erica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaspiegelman/

Join us as we explore how integrating Service Design principles into our L&D work can improve the way we cater to our internal customers. Together with Simone Anne Slaviero we discussed:

• The definition of Service Design as a way to view the entire customer journey and evaluate all backstage processes, systems, and teams that make a service successful.
• The role and importance of a Service Designer, with aspects such as their involvement in business, project or product management, and UX.
• The challenge of customer research and user access as a critical part of the process.
• A step-by-step process of service design, describing issues such as problem definition, stakeholder engagement, and prototyping.

If you're curious about how to best serve your internal customers, you will find this conversation useful and filled with practical tips.

Our sponsor

This new season of Offbeat On Air is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sana⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sana⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an AI-powered learning platform that empowers organizations to find, share, and harness the knowledge they need to achieve their missions. Backed by some of the world’s leading investors, operators, and founders, Sana has raised $54M to date. The company's headquarters are in Stockholm, Sweden, with offices in London and New York.

Your hosts

We’re Lavinia & Mili, and we hope this episode brings you at least one idea you can use in your own practice. If you want to share it with us, feel free to reach out on our LinkedIn profiles, which you can find below.

Lavinia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laviniamehedintu/

Milica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milicasapic/