Standing on that stage, I tried to make it clear:
We don’t have a learning content problem.
We have a behavior change problem.

Too often, learning still looks like consumption instead of practice. Like fast food: quick, convenient, and forgotten shortly after.

At Offbeat Sparks, I challenged the room to rethink what “effective learning” actually means. Not in terms of formats or tools, but with the use of a metaphor of creating a training plan to run a marathon.

What made this event truly special was the quality and diversity of perspectives on stage. I loved learning from and alongside Larissa Menocci, Akelei de Lange, Tom Theloesen, Neha Lagoo Ratnakar, CPTD®, Aleks Tosovic, Lena Nasiakou, Pascal Struijk, Emy Mylona and Maarten Van den Berg. Short talks, sharp ideas, and a shared belief that learning should be human, intentional, and impactful.

A big thank you to the Offbeat Amsterdam organizers Nellie Nijssen, Madhulika Kulshrestha, Yulia Nasalevich and Gregor Towers for bringing it to life so thoughtfully. And of course, thanks to Lepaya for hosting us.

I left energized, challenged, and motivated to keep pushing our field beyond clicks, completion rates, and good intentions.

If learning doesn’t change behavior, it’s just information.

Let’s keep raising the bar!