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This is The Learnit Lounge, a podcast brought to you by Learnit. In each episode, we sit down with HR and L&D leaders to explore how learning programs have sparked real change—unlocking growth, building trust, and transforming the way their teams work. Hosted by Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD, a leading facilitator and learning designer at Learnit, this podcast brings you the stories behind successful learning strategies—direct from the people driving them. Learnit is a live learning platform that’s helped over 2 million professionals thrive inside some of the world’s most respected companies. If you're looking for a partner to help you do the same, our contact info is in the show notes. Welcome to The Learnit Lounge—where learning leads to measurable impact.Copyright 2025 Learnit Arte Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Historia y Crítica Literaria Éxito Personal
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  • 9: Why Emotional Energy Is the Skill Most L&D Programs Miss | Lindsay Brecht
    Jul 8 2025

    The Hidden Variable in Workplace Culture: How Energy Shapes Engagement, Leadership, and Results

    What if the "vibe" in your workplace isn’t just a feeling—it’s a measurable force impacting employee engagement, team cohesion, and productivity? And what if your leaders could learn to shift it?

    In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Mickey Fitch-Collins sits down with Lindsay Brecht, a longtime HR leader and passionate student of energy and leadership, to explore the surprising ways quantum physics intersects with workplace culture. Lindsay brings nearly two decades of HR experience and a deep curiosity for how unseen forces shape human behavior to this wide-ranging, thought-provoking conversation. From the physics behind emotional energy to the leadership practices that truly uplift teams, this episode offers HR and learning professionals a compelling new framework for thinking about engagement, wellbeing, and organizational effectiveness.

    This Episode Covers:

    • How the “holograph effect” explains that weird vibe you sometimes feel in meetings (yes, even on Zoom).
    • The one leadership lesson Lindsay learned from her most difficult boss—and how it changed everything.
    • Why your VP and your brand-new manager need the same training—and what HR should do about it.
    • What energy-aware hiring might look like in the future—and how to start asking better questions today.
    • A practical morning ritual Lindsay uses to stay centered and lead with clarity and intent.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Kicking off the episode: Lindsay Brecht joins to discuss how energy shapes employee engagement and culture

    02:22 – Lindsay’s background: HR, biotech, and a passion for quantum physics, meditation, and the unseen

    05:10 – The "vibe" in the room: How energetic imprints linger in physical spaces

    07:29 – Words as energy: How language, stories, and micro-expressions imprint on others

    11:02 – Why we can’t separate “home self” and “work self” anymore

    12:23 – Energy drains in the workplace—and what leaders can do about them

    16:05 – The hidden cost of alcohol on workplace energy and coherence

    17:20 – Can leaders shift energy fields? Yes—if they hold a high-frequency presence

    18:49 – Mirroring energy: Why team vibes often match the leader’s unspoken signals

    20:08 – Training managers in energy awareness: A major L&D opportunity

    24:00 – Energy literacy in interviews: How to trust your intuition when joining a new team

    26:06 – Future of HR tech: Biofeedback tools, frequency measurement, and intuitive hiring

    32:25 – Biggest leadership lesson: Conflict is a mirror—use it for growth

    34:57 – Uncomfortable truth: Senior leaders need the same training as new managers

    36:21 – Final advice: Learn basic quantum physics and examine whether your external world reflects your inner intentions

    38:41 – How to connect with Lindsay and keep the conversation going

    About Lindsay

    Lindsay Brecht has worked in HR for nearly 20 years across higher education, healthcare, and biotech, bringing strategic, high-spirited, people-centered energy to every team she supports. She currently leads HR at Arcus Biosciences and is known for...

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    41 m
  • 8: Learning Isn’t a Nice to Have: It’s a Daily Practice | Roxy Reynolds
    Jul 1 2025

    The ROI of Curiosity: How Learning as a Daily Habit Pays Off

    Are your employees learning because they have to or because it’s who they are?

    If you’re in HR or L&D, you already know learning can’t just live in the LMS. But how do you build a culture where it isn’t a line item or an afterthought but a daily reflex?

    In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, Mickey Fitch-Collins sits down with Roxy Reynolds, talent development specialist at Hunt Oil, to explore what learning really looks like in practice—and how you can help your people make it a habit, not a chore.

    In their energizing and insightful conversation, Mickey and Roxy unpack what it means to create a culture of learning not just with strategies and programs, but through small, intentional daily behaviors. HR and L&D professionals will come away with actionable ideas for turning learning from a “nice-to-have” into a daily, people-powered engine for engagement, growth, and retention.

    This Episode Covers:

    • What a learning culture looks and sounds like in a workplace
    • The mindset shift that makes learning feel less like a burden and more like a benefit
    • How to respond when employees say, “I don’t have time to learn”
    • What it takes to get senior leadership bought into learning as a business driver—not just a perk
    • A simple way to start building a daily learning habit today (no new tools required)

    Timestamped Highlights

    00:00 – Welcome to the lounge: Mickey introduces Roxy and frames the conversation around “learning as a daily habit”

    02:41 – Roxy joins the conversation and shares excitement for the topic

    03:39 – What a learning-rich workplace looks and sounds like: questions on whiteboards, bookshelves, conversations

    04:30 – Evidence of curiosity and problem-solving as signs of embedded learning culture

    06:25 – Learning through hallway conversations, shared reading, and class participation

    08:03 – The role of comfort and environment in encouraging vulnerability and learning

    12:24 – Microlearning through intentional interactions (even at the coffee machine)

    13:48 – Reflection as a powerful tool for making learning stick

    18:00 – Shifting mindset makes habit-building easier and more authentic

    19:14 – Getting senior leaders to buy in: Learning is not a nicety—it’s a business necessity

    23:29 – Learning from mistakes is just as important as learning from successes

    24:44 – The “spider web” analogy: making connections across levels to embed learning

    27:13 – What to say to someone who says they “don’t have time to learn”

    31:25 – Learning isn’t about two-hour sessions—it’s micro shifts and intentional behaviors

    33:09 – What changes first when learning becomes a habit? The mindset—then the people

    35:00 – Process change without mindset change won’t stick

    36:35 – Roxy’s biggest leadership lesson: know your “why” and share it

    39:29 – Another big lesson: it’s okay to change your mind

    41:47 – The uncomfortable truth: people still think learning must be a big formal event

    43:30 – The myth of learning as a “tomorrow problem” and how to counter...

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    49 m
  • 7: Not Another LMS: What Real Learning Looks Like for Managers | Barbara Trumbly
    Jun 24 2025

    In a world eager to digitize, many organizations have leaned hard into virtual training—but what’s getting lost along the way? In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Mickey Fitch-Collins sits down with Barbara Trumbly, Senior Vice President of Operations and Events at the Surplus Line Association of California, to unpack what it really takes to create impactful, people-centered blended learning. From peer-to-peer programs to structured onboarding and reverse mentoring, Barbara shares honest insights into what’s working, what’s not, and how HR and L&D leaders can meet employees where they are—without sacrificing effectiveness or engagement.

    This Episode Covers:

    • Why treating all employees the same in training is a costly mistake
    • How to balance virtual, in-person, and on-the-job training—without overcomplicating it
    • What it means to “train to strengths” and why it boosts morale
    • Why some employees don’t want to grow—and why that’s OK
    • The key question Barbara asks her staff to drive career ownership
    • What HR leaders must define before they can measure training impact

    Timestamped Highlights

    00:00 – Intro: Meet Barbara Trumbly, SVP of Operations & Events at Surplus Line Association

    01:35 – What blended learning really means—and the biggest misconception about it

    02:56 – Why face-to-face interaction still matters in a digital-first world

    03:43 – A controversial opinion: why tech can’t replace relationship-driven learning

    05:07 – The mistake companies make: assuming everyone learns the same way

    06:30 – Tactile learning, note-taking, and the power of doing vs. listening

    07:37 – What ideal blended learning looks like in practice—Barbara’s real-world example

    09:30 – The power of breaking bread: why lunch matters in learning

    10:26 – How to structure on-the-job training without micromanaging

    11:30 – Peer-to-peer learning: how teaching others reinforces learning

    12:57 – Reverse mentoring: why newer employees can make great trainers

    13:57 – The tough question: how do you measure training impact?

    14:35 – Start with a clear definition of employee success—then build training around it

    16:27 – Biggest leadership lesson: manage to strengths, not weaknesses

    18:15 – Why feedback should focus on what people do right

    19:15 – Uncomfortable truth: not everyone wants to grow their career (and that’s okay)

    22:10 – Final takeaway: personalize development and let employees chart their path

    23:34 – Barbara’s favorite question to ask her team: “What do you want to achieve, and how do you plan to get there?”

    24:15 – How to connect with Barbara + outro and listener call to action

    About Barbara

    Barbara Trumbly is the Senior Vice President of Operations and Events at the Surplus Line Association of California where she oversees operations, HR, administration, and learning and development. Barbara leads the charge in building training programs that actually fit her people—balancing structured onboarding, budget management, and the human element of learning. She believes in strengths-based leadership, the power of...

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    27 m
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