STOP saying you "train people" - this is what you do and the impact you have in L&D

Development Nerds

Ever struggle to explain what you actually do in L&D? You’re not alone.

If you’ve ever mumbled something like, “I create training” while knowing deep down that your role is so much more—this episode is for you.

👀 In this episode, I break down the REALITY of working in Learning & Development, and why it’s time to reframe our work as Talent Enablement. Because you don’t just build courses…

👉 You build capability.

👉 You grow leaders.

👉 You make strategy happen.

🎙 We’ll cover:

• What Talent Enablement really means (and why it matters)
• The evolution from training to L&D to Talent Enablement
• The Infinity Loop that explains how strategic and tactical work come together
• The 5-Spoke Impact Model that proves your business value
• How to talk about your role without sounding like a buzzword generator

This is your permission slip to stop underselling yourself—and start owning the full impact of your work.

📥 Download the Infinity Loop + 5-Spoke Impact Model visuals at the link below.

✨ Want to go deeper and step fully into your strategic L&D era? Check out the Talent Development Academy, where we go from order-takers to game-changers.

And hey… there’s no other way to say this—we’re friends now. 💛

Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

pauldehavenmusic.com