This podcast episode explores the importance of marketing skills for learning professionals and how it can enhance their effectiveness in the field of learning and development. It highlights the need for upskilling in marketing and communication, as these skills are often lacking in entry-level L&D teams. The episode outlines six key skills for effective marketing in the learning and development field, including mindset, copywriting, data interpretation, commercial focus, design, and resilience. By adopting a marketing mindset and focusing on understanding audience needs, L&D professionals can demonstrate the value of their initiatives and move beyond being perceived as a cost center. The episode also emphasizes the importance of aligning with business goals, building relationships, and using data to measure the impact of learning and development efforts. Overall, developing these marketing skills can make learning professionals more effective and valuable to their organizations.