As generative AI continues to evolve from novelty to everyday adoption, its transformative potential for Learning & Development is becoming increasingly clear. In this episode, Sean Bengry, a senior L&D leader, shares his experiences and insights on harnessing AI to drive impact and innovation in our field.

Sean discusses the pivotal moment that revealed the power of generative AI, offers jaw-dropping demonstrations of its current capabilities, and explores its applications in personalised learning and talent development. From enhancing human understanding  to redefining L&D’s core aims, this conversation is packed with practical examples and forward-thinking strategies.

With actionable advice and a look at the industry’s leading AI adoption, Sean provides a roadmap for L&D professionals ready to embrace this game-changing technology and rethink what’s possible.

See the full agenda for L&D Week March 3rd to 6th and register for free today at https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/

KEY TAKEAWAYS
AI can create content that is designed to specifically appeal to and engage with each person.
A lot of what we do is gathering data from one place, reworking it and sharing it for application. AI is very good at this e.g. Notebook LM podcast feature.
Most people have still not explored how AI can help them to do their L&D job.
You can use voice and your camera to interface with AI.
Tell AI to take on personas to explore, test and get feedback for your ideas.
There are ways around any issues related to putting your business data into AI.
AI enables you to get down to the micro level and create content to close very specific skills gaps.
Be curious and start small.

BEST MOMENTS

“AI provides real impact.”

“It was a new mode of content synthesis that I had never seen before.”

“The more data you can put in there around who a person is … the more AI can personalise that learning information.”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

Sean Bengry Bio

Sean Bengry is a senior Learning & Development leader with a passion for driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower organisations and their people. Currently the Director of Learning Transformation & Technology at DaVita Kidney Care, Sean leads strategic initiatives to enhance talent development and organisational growth.

At the forefront of L&D transformation, Sean is known for his forward-thinking insights and ability to inspire action, helping organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving learning landscape.

Connect with Sean via:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbengry/

ABOUT THE HOST

David James 

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. 

As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. 

CONTACT METHOD 
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin
L&D Maturity Model: https://360learning.com/maturity-model/
L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective
Blog: https://360learning.com/blog
L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

As generative AI continues to evolve from novelty to everyday adoption, its transformative potential for Learning &amp; Development is becoming increasingly clear. In this episode, Sean Bengry, a senior L&amp;D leader, shares his experiences and insights on harnessing AI to drive impact and innovation in our field.
Sean discusses the pivotal moment that revealed the power of generative AI, offers jaw-dropping demonstrations of its current capabilities, and explores its applications in personalised learning and talent development. From enhancing human understanding&nbsp; to redefining L&amp;D&rsquo;s core aims, this conversation is packed with practical examples and forward-thinking strategies.
With actionable advice and a look at the industry&rsquo;s leading AI adoption, Sean provides a roadmap for L&amp;D professionals ready to embrace this game-changing technology and rethink what&rsquo;s possible.
See the full agenda for L&amp;D Week March 3rd to 6th and register for free today at <a href="https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/">https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/</a>
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">AI can create content that is designed to specifically appeal to and engage with each person.</li>
<li aria-level="1">A lot of what we do is gathering data from one place, reworking it and sharing it for application. AI is very good at this e.g. Notebook LM podcast feature.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Most people have still not explored how AI can help them to do their L&amp;D job.</li>
<li aria-level="1">You can use voice and your camera to interface with AI.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tell AI to take on personas to explore, test and get feedback for your ideas.</li>
<li aria-level="1">There are ways around any issues related to putting your business data into AI.</li>
<li aria-level="1">AI enables you to get down to the micro level and create content to close very specific skills gaps.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Be curious and start small.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS
&ldquo;AI provides real impact.&rdquo;
&ldquo;It was a new mode of content synthesis that I had never seen before.&rdquo;
&ldquo;The more data you can put in there around who a person is &hellip; the more AI can personalise that learning information.&rdquo;
VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Learning And Development Podcast - <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523</a>
L&amp;D Master Class Series: <a href="https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home">https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home</a>
Sean Bengry Bio
Sean Bengry is a senior Learning &amp; Development leader with a passion for driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower organisations and their people. Currently the Director of Learning Transformation &amp; Technology at DaVita Kidney Care, Sean leads strategic initiatives to enhance talent development and organisational growth.
At the forefront of L&amp;D transformation, Sean is known for his forward-thinking insights and ability to inspire action, helping organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving learning landscape.
Connect with Sean via:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbengry/
ABOUT THE HOST
David James&nbsp;
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning &amp; OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East &amp; Africa.&nbsp;
As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&amp;D.&nbsp;
CONTACT METHOD&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidinlearning"> https://twitter.com/davidinlearning</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin</a></li>
<li>L&amp;D Maturity Model: <a href="https://360learning.com/maturity-model/">https://360learning.com/maturity-model/</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">L&amp;D Collective:&nbsp;<a href="https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective">https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Blog: <a href="https://360learning.com/blog">https://360learning.com/blog</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">L&amp;D Master Class Series: <a href="https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home">https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home</a></li>
</ul>

The Learning & Development Podcast is a fortnightly topical podcast show for L&D professionals hosted by David James and presented by 360Learning.

In each episode David James discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests.  David is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment.

The Learning & Development Podcast has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, David continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ Website: https://www.360learning.com/

The Learning &amp; Development Podcast is a fortnightly topical podcast show for L&amp;D professionals hosted by David James and presented by <a href="https://360learning.com/">360Learning</a>.
In each episode David James discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests.&nbsp; David is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning &amp; Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&amp;D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment.
The Learning &amp; Development Podcast has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, David continues to shape the conversation around L&amp;D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent &amp; Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ Website: https://www.360learning.com/

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