The Learning Podcast

Learning is important not only for individuals, but also for organizations. Whether a small start-up, a gigantic multinational corporation or a not-for profit, being in constant learning mode creates an advantage for organizations of all sizes and types. Torbjörn Skymning, senior partner and majority owner at leadership consultancy Gaia Leadership, shares his experience and thoughts.

Entrepreneurs need a daunting range of complex knowledge and skills. Besides the obvious business and technical skills, the entrepreneurial journey involves bravery, a scientific mindset, and self-discovery. This conversation with Andrew Hutton, Founder and CEO of Day One, goes deep into what it means to teach and learn entrepreneurship.

Whatever you're learning - skating, playing poker, project management, or a new language - the brain is where it happens. But what do we know about the inner workings of human learning? In this episode we'll meet Åke Pålshammar, a professor of neuropsychology with a knack for sharing his expertise with the public.

Today's global challenges require new knowledge and learning, as well as the unlearning of unsustainable behaviours. But do we even know what needs to be learned and where training will come from? In this episode you'll meet Ken Wilson, early-stage investor and entrepreneur in the sustainability and social impact sectors, and co-founder of Impact Planet.

Conversation - an undervalued opportunity to learn new things and gain new perspectives. But how can we become better listeners? Joined by communication expert Ryan Warriner, executive coach, university professor, author, and keynote speaker, this episode delves into the topic of human communication and effective listening.