In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger sits down with Sarah Schaidt, a strategic learning and development leader with over a decade of experience in creating inclusive learning programs, launching and scaling LMS solutions, and leading impactful talent strategies in high-growth environments.
Currently the Director of Learning and Development for North America at Vantage Data Centers, Sarah brings a thoughtful, pragmatic approach to the evolving world of corporate learning. From designing accessible programs and facilitating global training initiatives to managing the learning needs of highly technical teams, Sarah shares the tools and insights that help L&D leaders stay relevant—and make a measurable difference.

Sarah discusses:
The challenge of balancing long-term strategy with fast-moving business needs
How to handle scope creep during large-scale rollouts like LMS implementations
Her philosophy on designing for all communication and learning styles
Practical strategies for making digital learning more accessible and inclusive
The power of admitting what you don’t know—and how it builds credibility
Sarah also shares personal stories of professional growth, her evolution as a trainer, and how the “lightbulb moments” of learners keep her passionate about the work.
Whether you’re building your first training strategy or leading a seasoned L&D team, this episode offers thoughtful advice, relatable challenges, and actionable takeaways to help you lead learning with intention.

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-schaidt/

For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with Jay Naik, a trainer and filmmaker, about the intricacies of training and development. They discuss the importance of storytelling in both technical and leadership training, the challenges trainers face, and the shift towards e-learning. Jay shares insights on engaging learners in virtual settings, the use of avatars in training, and the lessons he's learned throughout his career. He emphasizes the role of an internal training director and offers advice for new trainers entering the field. Jay is the Director of Learning and Development, Research Enterprise Training at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He worked in Higher Education, Health Care, and Technology Industries.

To contact Jay, connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jay-naik-52401831

And if you'd like to add a new communication tool to your toolkit and find out more about Alan Krieger and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles model, go to: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alankrieger

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For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

Listen to Lead. Learn. Connect. on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08bMp67WPTaTfztxnePoK1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-learn-connect/id1818307028
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18ad74c0-6448-426a-909a-8b0519361d89

#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with leadership trainer Larisa Traga about the principles of Motivational Interviewing and its application in leadership. They discuss the importance of empathy, accountability, and effective communication in fostering a positive work environment. Larisa shares insights on addressing team burnout, navigating resistance, and the journey that led her to focus on improving leadership practices. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional intelligence in leadership and the transformative power of motivational interviewing in overcoming challenges.

Larisa is a dynamic and multi-faceted trainer from Santa Barbara, California with a background in clinical mental health, education, and organizational development. She primarily trains therapists, peers, paraprofessionals, and first responders in Motivational Interviewing (MI), EMDR, and crisis intervention. Her work has recently expanded into leadership training, especially in nonprofit and public-sector settings. She brings a blend of clinical insight, emotional intelligence frameworks, and a servant leadership philosophy. She teaches at a local college and is on the board of Motivational Interviewing in Leadership and Organizations, where she helps promote MI as a leadership tool—not just a clinical one.

Website: https://www.empowertct.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empower_tct/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-t-861a0914/

And if you'd like to add a new communication tool to your toolkit and find out more about Alan Krieger and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles model, go to: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alankrieger

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For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

Listen to Lead. Learn. Connect. on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08bMp67WPTaTfztxnePoK1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-learn-connect/id1818307028
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18ad74c0-6448-426a-909a-8b0519361d89

#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with master coach Alexis Tuccio about her journey into coaching, the philosophy behind her coaching academy, and the importance of emotional integration in coaching. They discuss the differences between systemic and holistic coaching, strategies for engaging task-oriented clients, and the challenges faced by new coaches, including imposter syndrome. Alexis shares insights on the transformative learning process in coaching and the pathways to certification, emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation in coaching skills.

Allexis Tuccio, MCC | ACTC | EMCC is Director of Corporate Affairs at Goal Imagery® Coaching Academy, an ICF Credentialing Assessor – International Coaching Federation, and a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with a mission to raise the bar for coaching worldwide. As a globally respected leadership and team coach, she brings over a decade of experience empowering executive leaders, credential-seeking coaches, and Fortune 500 teams. Her signature blend of rigor, imagination, and emotional depth positions her at the forefront of a coaching revolution.

As a faculty member and mentor, Allexis helps coaches go beyond checklists—championing a methodology where imagination and emotion are essential, not optional. Allexis is also a viral thought leader known for sparking bold, industry-shifting conversations on LinkedIn, where she calls out coaching fluff and demands higher standards—with wit, warmth, and the occasional mic drop.

To contact Allexis or find out more about her coaching academy:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allexistuccio

www.goalimagery.com

If you'd like to add a new communication tool to your toolkit and find out more about Alan Krieger and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles model, go to:

https://teamcommunicationstyles.com

or connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alankrieger
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– Alan and the Lead. Learn. Connect. podcast team

For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

Listen to Lead. Learn. Connect. on these podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08bMp67WPTaTfztxnePoK1
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lead-learn-connect/id1818307028
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18ad74c0-6448-426a-909a-8b0519361d89

#LeadLearnConnect #AlanKrieger #LeadershipPodcast #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningCulture #AuthenticLeadership #MentorshipMatters #LeadershipGrowth #BusinessLeadership #PeopleFirst #ContinuousLearning #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipJourney #NetworkingForLeaders #PurposeDrivenLeadership #TeamDevelopment #OrganizationalSuccess #HumanConnection #LeadWithEmpathy #GrowthMindset Lead. Learn. Connect. with Alan Krieger is a podcast built for leaders who are passionate about growth—not just in business, but in how they connect with others. Through thoughtful interviews and solo insights, Alan explores leadership development, learning mindsets, and the power of authentic relationships. This podcast is for professionals ready to reflect, evolve, and lead with intention in a world that’s constantly changing.

In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with Dean Griess about Dean's experiences at the ATD National Conference, his journey to becoming an author, the importance of building confidence and presence in presentations, and what a duck butt has to do with public speaking?? Dean shares tips for speakers and facilitators and insights on engaging different audiences, particularly challenging ones like salespeople and engineers. He also reflects on transformative moments he has witnessed in his training career. Dean has a passion for creating remarkable experiences and helping others achieve their highest potential. Known for his ability to authentically connect with his audiences with his charismatic stories and presence, he strives to make every moment count. The primary focus of Dean’s professional experience has been as a facilitator and presenter. He has delivered over 10,000 session hours and has trained/coached over 1,000 presenters and facilitators throughout his career. The energy he brings in his sessions creates a unique and growth-oriented environment. Topics he covers include leadership development, coaching, trainer certifications, change management, virtual presence, presentation skills, storytelling, new hire orientations, and transition planning.

He is the author of Don’t Show Your Duck Butt. For more about Dean:
Public Speaking Coach - Dean Griess LLC
About the Book - Dean Griess LLC - Public Speaking Book

For more about Alan’s work and the T.E.A.M. Communication Styles:
Website: https://teamcommunicationstyles.com
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/teamcommunicationstyles

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In this episode of Lead, Learn, Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with Phil Brown, an expert in experiential education. They discuss the importance of intentionality in facilitation, the balance between content and experience, and the role of comfort in learning. Phil shares insights on problem-solving models, the significance of reflection, and the concept of 'tinkering' with activities to enhance learning outcomes. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of facilitation and the need for adaptability in educational settings.
Phil, originally from England, joined the High 5 Adventure team as a Senior Trainer in May 2015. Phil brings high energy and devotion to the Adventure field and has presented at many national and international conferences on the topics of Adventure and Experiential Education.
He is one of the co-authors of the book “Tinker: Building Purposeful Experiences from Classic Adventure Activities” and the producer/host of “Vertical Playpen” – the podcast all about Adventure and Experiential Education.
Phil is also the President-Elect of the Board of Directors for the Association for Experiential Education.

Link to Phil's podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4BEovRr1o56P4VFZY0OXJt?si=0e34644a521c40d7

Link to Tinker Book - he co-authored - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/books-digital-resources/products/tinker-building-purposeful-experiences-from-classic-adventure-activities

Contact Phil via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-brown-high5/
To learn more about Alan Krieger and his work on communication styles, visit https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or contact Alan at alan@teamcommunicationstyles.com

To learn more about Alan Krieger and his work on communication styles, visit https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or contact Alan at alan@teamcommunicationstyles.com

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On today’s episode, Lindsey Schiel, a dynamic coach, talks about her strategies for helping women embrace and grow their leadership skills. Lindsey uses a people-centric approach, to help clients drives positive change. In her discussion with Alan Krieger she explores work-life balance, strategies for promoting change and tips for coaches starting out. She also emphasizes the importance of adapting to treat people the way they want to be treated. T.E.A.M. Communication Styles calls this the Golden Rule 2.0®. Lindsey has over 18 years of leadership experience and a commitment to empowering women leaders.

You can reach Lindsey on LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/lindsey-schiel

To learn more about Alan Krieger and his work on communication styles, visit https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or contact Alan at alan@teamcommunicationstyles.com

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In this episode of Lead, Learn, and Connect, host Alan Krieger speaks with Trish Perry, a dynamic coach and author, about her journey from corporate life to coaching. They discuss the importance of authenticity in coaching, the challenges of building a coaching business, and the role of neuroscience in understanding client behavior. Trish shares valuable insights on learning from failure, finding a niche, and staying grounded in the coaching profession. The conversation emphasizes the significance of curiosity, connection, and personal transformation in the coaching process.
Trish is a certified master results coach, trainer and speaker. She is the founder of Harmonize Coaching, LLC. Trish’s specialty is coaching through adversities. You can find out more about Trish’s work at https://harmonizeu.com or follow her on LinkedIn.
To learn more about Alan Krieger and his work on communication styles, visit https://teamcommunicationstyles.com or contact Alan at alan@teamcommunicationstyles.com

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