This episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about effective learning and development

Most training programs fail not because of poor content—but because they miss the one thing that matters: performance. In this episode, you’ll discover how to build training that delivers measurable business impact, the secrets behind immersive simulations, and how to filter out L&D noise that does more harm than good.

With over four decades in the field and clients like NASA, General Motors, and AT&T, Guy Wallace shares real stories, controversial truths, and actionable frameworks to help you escape buzzwords and build training that actually works. Whether you're leading L&D or just trying to make your workshops matter, this episode brings clarity and conviction to how real learning happens.

Key Takeaways

• Building truly impactful learning means focusing on performance, not just content—hands-on practice with feedback is non-negotiable.
• Not all expertise is equal; knowing how to validate credible sources in your network can prevent major missteps.
• Great training doesn't just deliver knowledge—it aligns with job realities and provokes behavioral change through simulations and context-specific experiences.

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Timestamps

• [00:00] – Introduction and Guy Wallace's career origin story in L&D.
• [04:36] – Transition from journalism and radio/TV/film to performance development.
• [10:00] – The pivotal concept of job aids and performance support.
• [15:20] – Discussion on "what’s old is new again" in learning trends.
• [21:23] – Learning from past methods and the loss of historical insights in L&D.
• [27:27] – Guy’s most impactful L&D program at the Defense Information School.
• [35:09] – Facilitated group processes and the importance of disagreement in learning environments.
• [43:11] – Guy’s proudest moment: 8-day AT&T course with measurable impact.
• [58:22] – Worst experience in L&D and lessons learned from a failed training rollout.
• [01:06:04] – Surprising personal detail: Guy Wallace’s brief stint as a child model.

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Links & Learnings

• Guy Wallace on Linkedin
• Guy Wallace Archives
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website

What happens when your L&D program is the only reason a $14,000 problem becomes a $1,000 fix?

Discover how making learning fun and memorable can lead to real-world business impact—like turning a $14,000 mistake into a $1,000 solution. In this episode of Rogue L&D Hotshots, you’ll hear a high-energy, insight-packed conversation about why behavior change matters more than ticking boxes, and how simple, well-designed digital training outperforms traditional methods.

Mark Eggers, co-founder of Yarno and lifelong advocate for engaging, impactful learning experiences, shares stories from cricket fields, digital agencies, and oil forecourts to reveal what actually makes a training program stick. Whether you’re tired of boring courses or looking for results that move the needle, this episode is packed with surprising lessons and inspiration.

Key Takeaways

1. Behavior change and learner enjoyment aren't mutually exclusive—they’re essential to real business impact.
2. Overcomplicated training is costing companies time, money, and attention—clarity wins.
3. The best validation of training isn't awards—it's what learners say when no one's watching.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Intro to Podcast & Host — Tom Bailey introduces the Rogue L&D Hotshot format and what to expect.
• [00:27] Meet Mark Eggers — Mark shares his background from project management to co-founding Yarno.
• [00:59] Why He’s Passionate — The joy of behavior change and positive feedback from learners.
• [01:15] $14,000 to $1,000 Case Study — A real-world example of how Yarno’s training saved a company money.
• [01:53] Favorite Hand Gesture — Mark introduces the quirky “Rigi Dig” from an ‘80s TV show.
• [02:00] One Thing He Didn’t Learn — Cricket, courage, and hitting sixes with your eyes closed.
• [02:41] Proudest Moment — Hearing that learners truly enjoy the training and want more.
• [02:55] Worst L&D Experience — A 45-minute online training that could’ve been five bullet points.
• [03:25] Celebrity Moment — A nostalgic childhood encounter with racing legend Dick Johnson.
• [03:46] When No One Believed Him — Predicting the failure of a funded platform no one else questioned.
• [04:16] Closing Thoughts & Call to Connect — Tom wraps up and invites listeners to connect via his website or LinkedIn.

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Links and Learnings:

• Mark Eggers on Linkedin
• Yarno Website
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website

What if your organization’s biggest performance issues aren’t due to talent—but bad learning models?

Learning isn’t about sitting in classrooms or ticking boxes—it’s about embedding growth into the real, messy challenges of everyday work. In this episode, listeners dive deep into how transformative learning can drive genuine performance change across organizations. You'll discover why traditional models are failing, and why courageous, purpose-driven approaches to development are the future.

Leonie Rothwell, co-founder of Encounters and Sprout and a global expert in leadership and organizational performance, shares her bold vision for what learning should be—and the pitfalls that many companies fall into when they don’t evolve. From live learning challenges to virtual coaching revolutions, this conversation will inspire you to rethink everything you thought you knew about L&D.

Key Takeaways

1. Real change in organizations happens when learning is embedded into real work, not isolated training rooms.
2. Redefining performance around purpose, motivation, and problem-solving transforms companies at every level.
3. True learning requires action—knowledge without application doesn’t drive real change or growth.

Timestamps

[00:00] Why Knowing Isn’t Enough Without Action

[00:49] Meet Leonie Rothwell: Learning Innovator

[01:22] Passion for People and Systemic Change

[02:11] How Development Is Changing Globally

[03:00] High-Stakes Learning: Real World Applications

[04:00] Filmmaking Lessons and Learning by Doing

[05:00] Solving Career Challenges for People with Disabilities

[06:13] The Dangers of Non-Expert L&D

[07:03] Meeting Robbie Williams and the Leadership Lesson

[08:32] How Virtual Leadership Coaching Changed the Game

Links & Future Learnings

• Leonie Rothwell on Linkedin
• Encountas
• Sprouta
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website