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The Strategic Pause

The Strategic Pause

Von: Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish
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Welcome to The Strategic Pause- Mildly Unhinged Learning and Development pros Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish press pause on the endless to-do list to have the conversations that actually matter.


In aviation and healthcare, a strategic pause can save lives. In business? We skip right past it. But not here. We're taking that pause to dig into what it really means to be in L&D—the work we do, the work people think we do, and why half the organization assumes we're the ones "who do all those trainings everyone hates."


Katrina brings 26+ years training tens of thousands of learners and a recent book on making learning stick. Jill brings her experience as CEO/Founder of ThinkDev an organizational development consulting firm. Together, we're exploring everything from building real community in a virtual world to why we're all so bad at PowerPoint to what we actually do on "no real pants" days.


Expect thoughtful conversations that veer into delightful tangents. Expect us to talk about books, reflection, neurodiversity, imposter syndrome, and the ridiculous things people think we can fix in half a day. Expect laughter (it's literally in our KPIs).


This is for the L&D professionals, the CLOs, the trainers, the facilitators—the people who know that real learning happens in connection, not compliance modules. If you've ever had to explain what you do three times and still got it wrong, this podcast is for you.

2026 Katrina Kennedy and Jill Parish Management & Leadership Ökonomie
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  • What's Your Approach To Conferences?

    What's Your Approach To Conferences?
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode, Jill Parish and Katrina Kennedy discuss the nuances of networking and attending conferences. They share personal experiences, strategies for engagement, and the importance of reflection after attending events. The conversation highlights innovative formats for conferences, the dynamics of networking, and how to create genuine connections with others. They also explore effective conversation starters and the need to redefine networking as a means of connection rather than a sales pitch.

    Takeaways

    • Networking can be reframed as 'connecting' to emphasize genuine interactions and meaningful relationships.
    • Conferences offer opportunities for deep connections and learning, but also present challenges such as cognitive exhaustion and the need for intentional engagement.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Live Episodes
    • 08:54 Networking Strategies and Challenges
    • 21:00 Reframing Networking as 'Connecting'
    • 28:08 Upcoming Conferences

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    The Strategic Pause releases new episodes every other Tuesday wherever you get podcasts.

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    33 Min.
  • What’s Your Preference? The This or That Episode.

    What’s Your Preference? The This or That Episode.
    Mar 31 2026

    The episode features a fun game of 'This or That' where Jill and Katrina share their preferences and experiences. The game covers a range of topics from pet preferences to travel choices and food favorites. Each preference is discussed in detail, providing insight into the personal tastes and choices of the speakers.

    Takeaways

    • This or That game encourages conversation
    • Personal preferences and experiences shape choices
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    36 Min.
  • What’s The Connection Between Reflection, Storytelling, and Community Building?

    What’s The Connection Between Reflection, Storytelling, and Community Building?
    Mar 20 2026

    The conversation delves into the importance of reflection as an active process that is closely tied to creativity, learning, and productivity. It explores reflection in the context of travel, storytelling, community, and organizations, highlighting its impact on personal and professional development.

    Takeaways

    • Reflection is an active process
    • Reflection and creativity are closely tied
    • Reflection is critical to learning and productivity
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    34 Min.
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