Learning Out Loud with Belief, Courage, and the Power of Yes
In a world where workplace disengagement is on the rise, with global employee engagement falling to just 21% in 2024, leaders and teams are increasingly seeking meaning, connection, and growth in their work. Amid this shift, professionals are asking deeper questions about purpose and fulfillment, both individually and collectively. That’s exactly where Paul Plamondon’s work lives: at the intersection of belief, courage, and behavior change.
So, how do we reframe self-doubt, rediscover our calling, and build meaningful professional lives, even when the road ahead is unclear?
In this episode of Professional Quotient, host Jason Winningham sits down with Paul Plamondon — a coach, instructional designer, and learning and development leader — whose career journey is anything but linear. From dropping calculus in college to training bank tellers, and from doubting his ability to give advice to ultimately finding his calling as a coach, Paul shares the beliefs that shaped him, the behaviors he had to unlearn, and the courage it took to become who he is today.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why “I’m just a…” might be the most dangerous phrase in your professional vocabulary — and how to break free from it
- How to measure real impact in learning, beyond surveys and superficial metrics
- The power of saying “yes” before you feel confident — and how belief and courage often precede growth
Paul Plamondon is a seasoned learning and development leader with over 25 years of experience designing and facilitating impactful programs in leadership development, coaching, mentorship, and instructional design. He has built and led more than 20 global mentorship programs, trained thousands of mentors and mentees, and received the 2023 Mentoring Luminary Award from MentorcliQ for his contributions to fostering a culture of learning. As a certified coach (PCC, CPCC), Paul has guided professionals in building self-awareness, overcoming self-doubt, and developing leadership capabilities that align with organizational goals.
If you’ve ever questioned your path, doubted your skillset, or wondered how to design a life of meaning — this one’s for you.
