Lead & Learn: Grow as a Leader, Transform Your Learning
Insights, strategies, and conversations to help you excel in your career and cultivate a thriving learning culture.
What You'll Get
Unlock your leadership potential and transform your approach to learning with Lead & Learn: The Podcast. We deliver concise, actionable insights from leading leadership and learning development books, combined with exclusive interviews with the authors themselves. Whether you're a seasoned executive, an L&D professional, or simply passionate about personal and professional growth, this podcast will provide you with the tools and inspiration to thrive.
Inside Each Episode of Lead & Learn, You'll Discover:
Expert Book Breakdowns: We dissect the core ideas from influential books on leadership, self-improvement, and the future of learning.
Candid Author Interviews: Get behind-the-scenes perspectives from the authors themselves, exploring the "why" and "how" of their work.
Real-World Application: We focus on practical strategies and actionable steps you can implement immediately in your work and life.
40 Years of Combined Experience: Benefit from the insights of Iain Boomer and Marcello Rinaldi, seasoned learning leaders with global experience in Fortune 500 companies.
A Holistic Approach: We explore leadership and learning not just as skills, but as integral parts of a fulfilling and impactful life. We will discuss behaviors, change management, and implementation.
A Focus on Impact: We're dedicated to helping you drive meaningful results – for yourself, your team, and your organization.
About the Hosts
Meet Your Hosts:
Marcello Rinaldi: Marcello brings two decades of experience leading and transforming learning functions in diverse global organizations. He's a strong advocate for data-driven learning, innovative instructional design, and building high-performing L&D teams. He's passionate about connecting learning to business impact and fostering a culture of growth. Add 1 sentence on a personal interest to enhance connection.
Iain Boomer: Iain is a passionate learning leader with over 20 years of experience in global Fortune 500 organizations. He's dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning, driving innovation in L&D, and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. He brings a practical, results-oriented approach to leadership and learning. Add 1 sentence on a personal interest to enhance connection.
Why Lead & Learn?
We believe that leadership and learning are inseparable. True leadership requires a commitment to continuous growth, and effective learning is essential for driving individual and organizational success. We also believe that leadership isn't confined to a title – it's a mindset and a set of skills that anyone can cultivate.
This substack and podcast is our way of giving back to the learning and leadership community, sharing our experiences, and providing a platform for insightful conversations that can help you:
Become a more effective and inspiring leader.
Develop a more impactful and strategic approach to learning.
Create a culture of continuous growth within your team and organization.
Navigate the evolving landscape of leadership and L&D.
Connect your personal and professional growth.
Call to Action
Join the Lead & Learn Community!
Subscribe to our Substack to get notified of new episodes, access bonus content, and join the conversation. We're excited to have you on this journey!

