Why do we need to rethink work place learning? Good question.

In short, it’s about the connection between workplace culture, and your leaders’ default ‘teaching’ styles – if you have a leadership problem in your workplace, there’s a fair chance you have a teaching culture problem too. 

I’ll be discussing this with Luke Cook, founder of the Cuppa Community, on March 31st 2026.

In this episode of Cuppa.tv, we explore a powerful idea that challenges traditional workplace learning and leadership thinking: Everyone’s a teacher.

Whether you are a leader, manager, specialist, mentor, parent, coach, or teammate, if part of your role involves sharing knowledge, this conversation is for you. Together, we unpack why so much learning fails to land, from death by PowerPoint and tick and flick online courses, to chaotic induction processes and outdated, top down, lecture style workplace cultures.

Drawing on over 30 years of international experience as a teacher, learner, teacher trainer, instructional designer, curriculum developer and education based project manager, Maria shares practical insights into what actually helps people learn, retain information, and apply it in meaningful ways. This is not about more content, but about better connection, clearer intention, and learning experiences designed to create real change.

This conversation invites us to rethink how we transfer knowledge and the responsibility we all carry when we do. It shows how learning can become engaging, human and effective, rather than something people endure.

You will walk away with practical takeaways on how to connect with your audience, how to construct a learning experience that works every time, and how to communicate more effectively using learning resources. Most importantly, you will be reminded that when learning is done well, it has the power to shape culture, unlock potential, and create lasting impact, one conversation at a time.