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
Timestamps
[00:00] The dangerous myths still lingering in L&D
[01:00] Guy’s L&D journey from TV to training legend
[03:00] How a lucky first job shaped 40+ years of performance-first thinking
[05:00] The most effective training experience Guy ever went through
[07:00] Hands-on, feedback-driven learning: the key to real performance
[09:00] Using gestures to build trust and facilitate honest group feedback
[12:00] The lesson Guy learned as a 10-year-old paperboy
[14:00] The 8-day course that triggered managers—but produced real results
[21:00] A total training failure—and how Guy turned it into a massive win
[27:00] From child modeling to L&D transformation—surprising moments revealed
Links & Future Learnings