ATD NYC Unlocked

The Gamification of Learning with Lee Kim Part I

What if the most effective training at work didn’t involve a single PowerPoint slide? Today, we’re digging into how play and gamification are changing workplace learning through something far more powerful than technology: human connection. Stay with us to find out why the best learning happens when we throw out the rulebook.

The Age of Nudgetech with Jake Tenenbaum Part II

What if small, timely prompts could transform how we learn and lead? In this episode of ATD NYC Unlocked, I speak with Jake Tenenbaum, Principal Digital Strategy Consultant at Adobe, about the rise of nudgetech—AI-driven nudges delivered through tools like Slack, Teams, and email. Grounded in nudge theory, we explore how nudges shape real-time coaching, engagement, and collaboration. Jake shares insights on balancing autonomy, avoiding pitfalls, and sparking behavior change. Whether you’re a talent leader or professional, this episode offers practical takeaways for the future of workplace learning.

The Age of Nudgetech with Jake Tenenbaum Part I

Can a small nudge change the way we work? In this season opener, JD and Jake Tenenbaum (Adobe) dive into nudgetech—AI-powered prompts that drive smarter collaboration, learning, and leadership. 
Discover how behavioral science meets workplace tech, the do’s and don’ts of nudging, and why this emerging trend is shaping the future of talent development.

ATD NYC Unlocked Season 2 Finale

That's a wrap on ATD NYC Unlocked Season 2! From all of us at ATD NYC, thank you for tuning in, and we wish you and yours a very Happy Holiday season!
 
Here’s where to find your hosts:
Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield
Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller
 
Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator, Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya/
Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer, Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos/
 
Visit atdnyc.org for more info on the NYC chapter of Association for Talent and Development.

How to start your own training consulting firm with Jessica Nguyen

“Your network is your net worth.” - Jessica Nguyen
Do you have a budding entrepreneur in you? Have you always thought about starting your own consulting business but not sure how? In today’s episode, Jessica Nguyen, founder of Feed Learning, shares her insights on setting up her own Talent and Development consulting firm. From tips on how to handle rejection to how to grow your business, this conversation is loaded with anecdotes and examples from Jess’s life. She talks about her challenges, how she handles them and how she continues to learn from her experiences. You don't want to miss this very engaging and personal episode.
Here’s how you can connect with this week’s guest:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nguyenjesse
Website: https://www.feedlearning.com
Here’s where to find your hosts:
Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield
Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller
Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator, Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya
Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer, Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos
If you have a talent development tip you would like to share we’d love to hear it. Please send us an email at info@atdnyc.org with the subject line UNLOCKED. Visit atdnyc.org for more info on the NYC chapter of Association for Talent and Development.

Unlocked Insights-The Art of Learning Design

Get ready to explore a game changing tool designed to help you create more effective learning experiences. In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the Learning Experience Canvas, a dynamic tool created by Niels Floor designed to bolster your training design and decision processes. So tune in to hear more about this insightful resource shared by ATD NYC Former President Jenny Eng. 
 
Additional Resources:
Download the tool at LXCanvas.com
To learn more, visit LXD.org
Jenny Eng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyeng
 
Here’s where to find your hosts:
Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield
Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller
Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator, Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya
Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer, Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos
If you have a talent development tip you would like to share we’d love to hear it. Please send us an email at info@atdnyc.org with the subject line UNLOCKED.
Visit atdnyc.org for more info on the NYC chapter of the Association for Talent and Development.

Team Development: A Spectrum of Interventions for Collective Success with Ian Saville

“The reality that I've at least seen is that leaders do not prioritize team development in this way…it's usually when there's dysfunction when there's smoke, when there's an actual dumpster fire of a team dynamic that leaders will pull people in for this type of intervention.” -Ian Saville
Have you ever experienced the frustration of working on a dysfunctional team? How do you move from dysfunction to a collaborative, adaptable, high performing team?
In this episode we talk with Ian Saville, a team development expert, coach, L&D leader, and co-founder of the collabic, about different interventions to help teams transform ‘unconscious bad behaviors’ to effective, leadership behaviors.
Tune in to learn more about what it takes to build a thriving team.
Additional Resources: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
Here’s how you can connect with this week’s guest: ian@thecollabic.com
Visit https://www.thecollabic.com and find time with Ian or one of his partners by selecting the Get in Touch section
Here’s where to find your hosts:
Marina Field: linkedin.com/in/marinafield
Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller
Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator:
Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya
Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer:
Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos
If you have a talent development tip you would like to share we’d love to hear it. Please send us an email at info@atdnyc.org with the subject line UNLOCKED. Visit atdnyc.org for more info on the NYC chapter of the Association of Talent and Development.
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Unlocked Insights-Building Community with Emojis

When you’re conducting a virtual training, creating a sense of community is critical. Tune in to learn how a simple icebreaker technique using emojis can lead to increased connection and engagement!
 
Here’s where to find your hosts:
Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield
Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller
 
Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator, Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya
Here where to find our Guest Host/Assistant Audio Engineer, Irini Gaglos: linkedin.com/in/irinigaglos
If you have a talent development tip you would like to share we’d love to hear it. Please send us an email at info@atdnyc.org with the subject line UNLOCKED.
Visit atdnyc.org for more info on the NYC chapter of the Association of Talent and Development.