Training Unleashed

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Practical leadership training for working managers.

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Training Unleashed focuses on the practical side of management: better supervisors, clearer expectations, stronger culture, and training that sticks. The conversations favor workplace examples over theory, with guests connecting leadership ideas to budgeting, hospitality, crisis prevention, change management, and employee engagement.

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About Training Unleashed

Training Unleashed is a management and workplace training show centered on the belief that training shapes how companies actually perform. It is not abstract leadership talk. The conversations return again and again to supervisors, expectations, culture, communication, and the practical systems that help people work better together. Evan Hackl leads the interviews with a direct, enthusiastic business-radio cadence, often opening with a concrete workplace premise before asking the guest to make it useful. Culture is a major thread. In one episode, Brett Holgeveen connects organizational culture to better leaders, better teammates, and the goal of every employee reporting to a strong supervisor. Another conversation with Brad Englert moves through influence, the power of saying whoa instead of no, budgeting as an expectations tool, and the importance of building relationships across an organization. Tara Londris brings the focus to leadership training for small companies, one-on-ones, high performers, feedback, and strength-based management. Deb Coviello frames leadership around early warning signs, external perspective, crisis prevention, and the discipline to question undocumented processes before they create trouble. Chris Tripoli draws lessons from hospitality, where training happens constantly through selection, onboarding, engagement, and manager development. The show also makes room for less expected subjects, including Frank King discussing mental health comedy and suicide prevention in a training context. Curtis Bateman adds a change-management lens through Franklin Covey and work connected to Who Moved Our Cheese. Across the episodes, the emphasis stays on applied learning: how managers behave, how teams absorb change, and how organizations turn intent into repeatable practice. The show is polished, sponsor-aware, and accessible, but its best moments are specific and operational. It suits business leaders who want examples they can take back to a meeting, a training plan, or a difficult conversation with a team.

Made for: Training Unleashed is for managers, HR leaders, training professionals, and business owners responsible for developing people inside growing organizations. It especially fits leaders looking for usable language around culture, communication, change, and supervisor effectiveness.

What sets it apart: The show stands out by treating training as an operating system for leadership, not a standalone event. Its guests connect big management ideas to concrete workplace routines such as one-on-ones, budgeting, staff engagement, crisis checks, and hospitality-style development.

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Welcome to Training Unleashed, your ultimate resource for transforming workplace training into a powerful tool for leadership development, employee engagement, and company growth. Produced by The Learning Network and hosted by Evan Hackel, our podcast is designed for professionals in management, HR, and training roles who are committed to unleashing the full potential of their teams and organizations. Why Listen to Training Unleashed? In today’s fast-paced business world, effective training isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must-have. Each week, Evan Hackle brings you in-depth interviews with the industry's most qualified experts, thought leaders, and innovators. They share actionable insight…

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  1. 1

    Unleashing the Power of Transparency in Leadership with Todd Davis

    ·36m
  2. 2

    Unleashing the Power of Culture: Leadership, Engagement, and Growth with Brett Hoogeveen

    ·34m
  3. 3

    Unleashing the Power of LinkedIn: Insights from Carol Kaemmerer

    ·43m
  4. 4

    Unleashing the Art of Interviewing: Insights from Jordan Burton

    ·30m
  5. 5

    Unleashing Workplace Influence: Transforming Communication and Leadership with Brad Englert

    ·25m
  6. 6

    Unleashing Effective Leadership: Transforming Management Training with Tara Landes

    ·32m
  7. 7

    Unleashing Proactive Leadership: Preventing Crisis and Embracing Change with Deb Coviello

    ·26m
  8. 8

    Unleashing Leadership Growth: The Power of Peer Groups & Vulnerability with Bob Carrothers

    ·24m
  9. 9

    Unleashing Training Excellence: Lessons from Hospitality with Chris Tripoli

    ·30m
  10. 10

    Unleashing Work-Life Harmony: Elevating Performance & Fostering Fulfillment with Kristel Bauer

    ·22m
  11. 11

    Unleashing the Power of Vision: Breaking Barriers & Achieving Success with Barry Auchettl

    ·36m
  12. 12

    Unleashing the Power of Communication: Leadership, Clarity, and Influence with Marie Deveaux

    ·31m
  13. 13

    Unleashing the Power of Productive Habits with Kory Kogon

    ·30m
  14. 14

    Unleashing the Competitive Mindset: Success, Resilience & Leadership with Jake Thompson

    ·33m
  15. 15

    Unleashing the Power of Culture and Leadership with Brad Federman

    ·34m
  16. 16

    Unleashing Authentic Engagement and Team Success with Dirk van Reenen

    ·34m
  17. 17

    Unleashing Profitability and Efficiency with Marley Majcher

    ·36m
  18. 18

    Unleashing Inclusive Success: The Power of DEI with Shirley Engelmeier

    ·24m
  19. 19

    Unleashing the Future of Training: AI, XR, and the Power of Learning Innovation

    ·32m
  20. 20

    Unleashing Legal Secrets: Navigate Non-Competes, Contractors & Career Success with Peter Rahbar

    ·39m
  21. 21

    Unleashing Mental Strength: Building Confidence, Boldness, and Leadership Resilience with Scott Mautz

    ·31m
  22. 22

    Unleashing Innovation in Training with Helen Paas

    ·31m
  23. 23

    Unleashing Purpose and Emotional Engagement at Work with Elizabeth Lotardo

    ·26m
  24. 24

    Unleashing Opportunities Through Navigating Change with Curtis Bateman

    ·37m
  25. 25

    Unleashing the Power of Recruiting Essential Workers with Dave MacDonald

    ·36m
  26. 26

    Unleashing the Power of Excel with Jeff Lenning

    ·29m
  27. 27

    Unleashing Resilience and Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Brian Heon

    ·40m
  28. 28

    Unleashing Trust-Centered Leadership with Dr. Michael Armour (Part 2)

    ·39m
  29. 29

    Unleashing the Power of the Unofficial Project Manager with Kory Kogon

    ·30m
  30. 30

    Unleashing the Power of Coaching and Corporate Wellness with Stephan Poschik

    ·30m
  31. 31

    Unleashing NLP: Elevating Training and Leadership with Jake Stahl

    ·29m
  32. 32

    Unleashing the Power of Mindset: Overcoming Adversity with Bryan Schwartz

    ·27m
  33. 33

    Unleashing Authentic Leadership: Embracing the 8 Pillars with Ash Beckham

    ·26m
  34. 34

    Unleashing the Power of Knowing Your Story with Sandra Dee Robinson

    ·37m
  35. 35

    Unleashing Growth Through the Hero’s Journey: Transforming Leadership and Training

    ·36m
  36. 36

    Unleashing Retention and Development Strategies with Max Holvik

    ·30m
  37. 37

    Training Unleashed: Pausing to Evolve — Coming Back Stronger Than Ever | TLN

    ·2m
  38. 38

    Unleashing Health in the Workplace: Small Changes, Big Results with David Medansky

    ·31m
  39. 39

    Unleashing Meeting Mastery with Nina Sunday

    ·38m
  40. 40

    Unleashing Unlimited Worth: Overcoming Trauma and Achieving Success with Mike Skrypnek

    ·29m
  41. 41

    Unleashing Customer-Centric Growth: Wisdom Shared by Laura Patterson

    ·34m
  42. 42

    Unleashing Insights on Diversity and Inclusion with Chloé Valdary

    ·28m
  43. 43

    Unleashing Financial Freedom: Real Estate Insights with Anita Winkles

    ·35m
  44. 44

    Unleashing Transformative Leadership: Insights from Sue Bingham

    ·32m
  45. 45

    Unleashing Leadership Potential with Michelle Beauchamp

    ·30m
  46. 46

    Unleashing Trust in Leadership with Dr. Mike Armour

    ·41m
  47. 47

    Unleashing Potential: Key Lessons in Leadership from Dr. Karen Jacobson

    ·33m
  48. 48

    Unleashing the Future of Learning: Exploring Extended Reality (XR) with Richard Adair

    ·36m
  49. 49

    Unleashing Legal Insights: Navigating Non-Compete Laws and Training Strategies with Peter Rahbar

    ·42m
  50. 50

    Unleashing Potential: A Journey from Business Growth to Personal Fulfillment with Herb Cogliano

    ·22m
  51. 51

    Unleashing the Power of Training in Marketing: Navigating the Future with AI with Ford Saeks

    ·45m
  52. 52

    Unlocking Success in Remote Staffing: Insights from CEO Rob Buffington

    ·34m
  53. 53

    Navigating Diversity and Equity Across Borders: Insights from Toby Mildon

    ·37m
  54. 54

    The Transformative Power of Coaching in Career Development with Randi Roberts

    ·32m
  55. 55

    The Symphony of Choices in Business and Life with Gerald Leonard

    ·36m
  56. 56

    Navigating the Future of Learning: Insights from Vena Sterling

    ·38m
  57. 57

    Mastering the Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Chad Brown

    ·32m
  58. 58

    How to Unmute Yourself and Your People to Achieve Greater Success with Heather Hansen

    ·35m
  59. 59

    Navigating the Modern Job Hunt: Insights from Lori Wallace

    ·33m
  60. 60

    Nurturing Psychological Safety: Unveiling Workplace Insights with Mehmet Baha

    ·38m
  61. 61

    Navigating the Corporate Seas: A Guide to Effective Veteran Management and Situational Leadership

    ·27m
  62. 62

    Breaking Through Business Plateaus: A Conversation with Sean Doyle

    ·34m
  63. 63

    Building Inclusive Workplaces: A Blueprint for Success with Sejal Thakkar

    ·27m
  64. 64

    Leading with Encouragement: A Path to a Positive Workplace Culture With John Robertson

    ·32m
  65. 65

    Choice of software an expression of company values with Ian Robinson

    ·31m
  66. 66

    New realities of post-Covid training with Hilmon Sorey

    ·31m
  67. 67

    Celebrating every day moments with Joel Zeff

    ·36m
  68. 68

    Future of AI in Training with DeMario and Dawn McIlwain

    ·30m
  69. 69

    Coaching to achieve success with Lisa Baker

    ·23m
  70. 70

    Scaling your business with Crista Grasso

    ·26m
  71. 71

    Using sales training to improve your bottom line with Jeremy Miner

    ·41m
  72. 72

    Building connections with Dr. Michelle Johnston

    ·29m
  73. 73

    Inspiring an organization with Tony Martignetti

    ·28m
  74. 74

    Building an empowered workforce with Lee Caraher

    ·36m
  75. 75

    Identifying leadership opportunities with Kimberly Gerber

    ·30m
  76. 76

    Being a Chief Everything Officer with Richard Shaull

    ·26m
  77. 77

    Unlocking the power of purpose with Mark Mears

    ·31m
  78. 78

    Building your company's wellness with Tarin Calmeyer

    ·31m
  79. 79

    Mastering the Art of Change Leadership with Nancy Murphy

    ·34m
  80. 80

    Developing your personal superpowers with John Reid and Corena Chase

    ·36m
  81. 81

    Critical selling skills with Bill Farquharson

    ·36m
  82. 82

    Breakthrough Approaches for Hospitality Training with Brian Connors

    ·31m
  83. 83

    How to Build a Great Company with 5-Star Employees with Danielle Mulvey

    ·39m
  84. 84

    What Executive Coaching Can Do for Your Organization with Jenna Dillon

    ·37m
  85. 85

    The philosophy of training with Josh Hitchcock & Josh Parnell

    ·30m
  86. 86

    The Future of Leadership with Eric Spenser

    ·34m
  87. 87

    The Future of Leadership with Eric Spenser

    ·34m
  88. 88

    New Ways to Train Better in a Post-Covid World with Andrew Scivally

    ·32m
  89. 89

    Learning, Training and Leadership with Dirk van Reenen

    ·38m
  90. 90

    How Diversity and Inclusion Will Build Your Organization’s Ultimate Success with Leslie Short

    ·23m
  91. 91

    Plan to grow a million leaders in the next three years with Scott Drake

    ·33m
  92. 92

    Virtual reality to train your employees on a deeper level with Robin Rosenberg

    ·40m
  93. 93

    Strategies to build great leadership skills with Krister Ungerbock

    ·41m
  94. 94

    Meredith Bell Interviews Evan Hackel about His Philosophy of Ingagement, about Training . . . and More!

    ·48m
  95. 95

    Becoming a Champion with Mark Pattison

    ·43m
  96. 96

    Revolutionary Tools to Create Top-Performing Organizations with Jeremie Kubicek

    ·40m
  97. 97

    Should your company build it or outsource it? with Mike Farrell

    ·31m
  98. 98

    Unleashing Greatness Through Effective Change Management with Curtis Bateman

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Curtis Bateman of Franklin Covey about how companies can truly embrace change and innovation.

    ·37m
  99. 99

    Unleashing the Power of Laughter in suicide prevention with Frank King

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Frank King, a mental health comedian, about his journey from stand-up to TEDx talks and the intersection of comedy and mental health.

    ·39m
  100. 100

    Unleashing the Power of People Potential: Transforming Workplace Cultures with Tamien Dysart

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Damian Dysart about his journey from finance to culture leadership, discussing how call center experiences shaped his approach to building company culture.

    ·25m
  101. 101

    Training Unleashed: Pausing to Evolve — Coming Back Stronger Than Ever | TLN

    Apr 23, 2025·2m
  102. 102

    Unleashing the Power of Culture: Leadership, Engagement, and Growth with Brett Hoogeveen

    Training Unleashed host Evan Hackl and Better Culture founder Brett Holgeveen examine how employee engagement affects customer satisfaction, profitability, and workplace behavior.

    Apr 16, 2025·34m·2 clips
  103. 103

    Unleashing Workplace Influence: Transforming Communication and Leadership with Brad Englert

    Hidden gem

    Brad Englert tells Evan Hackle how the word “whoa” helped him clarify a rushed white-paper request into a three-page assignment due two weeks later.

    Apr 9, 2025·25m·1 clip
  104. 104

    Unleashing Effective Leadership: Transforming Management Training with Tara Landes

    Hidden gem

    Tara Londris of Bell Rock explains to Evan Hackl why Management Foundations uses live three-hour online classes, breakout workshops, two-week coaching, and eight- or 12-month pacing.

    Apr 2, 2025·32m·2 clips
  105. 105

    Unleashing Proactive Leadership: Preventing Crisis and Embracing Change with Deb Coviello

    On Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle interviews Deb Coviello, the self-described drop-in CEO, about helping leaders recognize organizational change before it becomes crisis.

    Mar 26, 2025·26m·1 clip
  106. 106

    Unleashing Leadership Growth: The Power of Peer Groups & Vulnerability with Bob Carrothers

    Mar 19, 2025·24m
  107. 107

    Unleashing Training Excellence: Lessons from Hospitality with Chris Tripoli

    Hidden gem

    Training works when restaurants make people “read, but also write,” “taste,” and “participate.”

    Mar 12, 2025·30m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Unleashing Work-Life Harmony: Elevating Performance & Fostering Fulfillment with Kristel Bauer

    Mar 5, 2025·22m
  109. 109

    Unleashing the Power of Vision: Breaking Barriers & Achieving Success with Barry Auchettl

    Feb 26, 2025·36m
  110. 110

    Unleashing the Power of Communication: Leadership, Clarity, and Influence with Marie Deveaux

    Feb 19, 2025·31m
  111. 111

    Unleashing the Power of Productive Habits with Kory Kogon

    Feb 12, 2025·30m
  112. 112

    Unleashing the Competitive Mindset: Success, Resilience & Leadership with Jake Thompson

    Feb 5, 2025·33m
  113. 113

    Unleashing the Power of Culture and Leadership with Brad Federman

    Jan 29, 2025·34m
  114. 114

    Unleashing Authentic Engagement and Team Success with Dirk van Reenen

    Jan 22, 2025·34m
  115. 115

    Unleashing Profitability and Efficiency with Marley Majcher

    Jan 15, 2025·36m
  116. 116

    Unleashing Inclusive Success: The Power of DEI with Shirley Engelmeier

    Jan 8, 2025·24m
  117. 117

    Unleashing the Future of Training: AI, XR, and the Power of Learning Innovation

    Dec 25, 2024·32m
  118. 118

    Unleashing Legal Secrets: Navigate Non-Competes, Contractors & Career Success with Peter Rahbar

    Dec 18, 2024·39m
  119. 119

    Unleashing Mental Strength: Building Confidence, Boldness, and Leadership Resilience with Scott Mautz

    Dec 11, 2024·31m
  120. 120

    Unleashing Innovation in Training with Helen Paas

    Dec 4, 2024·31m
  121. 121

    Unleashing Purpose and Emotional Engagement at Work with Elizabeth Lotardo

    Nov 27, 2024·26m
  122. 122

    Unleashing Opportunities Through Navigating Change with Curtis Bateman

    Nov 20, 2024·37m
  123. 123

    Unleashing the Power of Recruiting Essential Workers with Dave MacDonald

    Nov 13, 2024·36m
  124. 124

    Unleashing the Power of Excel with Jeff Lenning

    Nov 6, 2024·29m
  125. 125

    Unleashing Resilience and Leadership: Navigating Challenges with Brian Heon

    Oct 30, 2024·40m
  126. 126

    Unleashing the Power of Laughter in suicide prevention with Frank King

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Frank King, a mental health comedian and former Tonight Show writer, about using humor in workplace training.

    Oct 23, 2024·39m
  127. 127

    Unleashing Trust-Centered Leadership with Dr. Michael Armour (Part 2)

    Oct 16, 2024·39m
  128. 128

    Unleashing Greatness Through Effective Change Management with Curtis Bateman

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Curtis Bateman of Franklin Covey about how companies can truly embrace change and innovation.

    Oct 9, 2024·37m
  129. 129

    Unleashing the Power of People Potential: Transforming Workplace Cultures with Tamien Dysart

    Evan Hackel interviews Damian Dysart about the intersection of finance background and corporate culture building.

    Oct 2, 2024·25m
  130. 130

    Unleashing the Power of the Unofficial Project Manager with Kory Kogon

    Sep 25, 2024·30m
  131. 131

    Unleashing the Power of Coaching and Corporate Wellness with Stephan Poschik

    Sep 18, 2024·30m
  132. 132

    Unleashing NLP: Elevating Training and Leadership with Jake Stahl

    Sep 11, 2024·29m
  133. 133

    Unleashing the Power of Mindset: Overcoming Adversity with Bryan Schwartz

    Sep 4, 2024·27m
  134. 134

    Unleashing Authentic Leadership: Embracing the 8 Pillars with Ash Beckham

    Host Evan Hackel interviews DEI expert Ash Beckham about navigating difficult conversations and coming out of the closet in the workplace.

    Aug 28, 2024·26m
  135. 135

    Unleashing the Power of Knowing Your Story with Sandra Dee Robinson

    Aug 21, 2024·37m
  136. 136

    Unleashing Growth Through the Hero’s Journey: Transforming Leadership and Training

    Aug 14, 2024·36m
  137. 137

    Unleashing Retention and Development Strategies with Max Holvik

    Aug 7, 2024·30m
  138. 138

    Unleashing the Power of Transparency in Leadership with Todd Davis

    Host Evan Hackel interviews Todd Davis from FranklinCovey about handling difficult conversations in the workplace.

    Jul 31, 2024·36m
  139. 139

    Unleashing Health in the Workplace: Small Changes, Big Results with David Medansky

    Jul 24, 2024·31m
  140. 140

    Unleashing Meeting Mastery with Nina Sunday

    Jul 17, 2024·38m
  141. 141

    Unleashing Unlimited Worth: Overcoming Trauma and Achieving Success with Mike Skrypnek

    Jul 10, 2024·29m
  142. 142

    Unleashing Customer-Centric Growth: Wisdom Shared by Laura Patterson

    Jul 3, 2024·34m
  143. 143

    Unleashing Insights on Diversity and Inclusion with Chloé Valdary

    Jun 26, 2024·28m
  144. 144

    Unleashing Financial Freedom: Real Estate Insights with Anita Winkles

    Jun 19, 2024·35m
  145. 145

    Unleashing Transformative Leadership: Insights from Sue Bingham

    Jun 12, 2024·32m
  146. 146

    Unleashing Leadership Potential with Michelle Beauchamp

    Jun 5, 2024·30m
  147. 147

    Unleashing Trust in Leadership with Dr. Mike Armour

    May 29, 2024·41m
  148. 148

    Unleashing Potential: Key Lessons in Leadership from Dr. Karen Jacobson

    May 22, 2024·33m
  149. 149

    Unleashing the Future of Learning: Exploring Extended Reality (XR) with Richard Adair

    May 15, 2024·36m
  150. 150

    Unleashing Legal Insights: Navigating Non-Compete Laws and Training Strategies with Peter Rahbar

    May 8, 2024·42m