Empowering the Next Generation Of Human-Machine Performance
Josh Cavalier is an author, speaker, and the founder of JoshCavalierai. He helps L&D professionals transition from traditional instructional design to becoming strategic Human-Machine performance analyst.
The Mission
The landscape of Learning and Development is shifting under the weight of Generative AI. For over 30 years, I have lived at the intersection of technology and human performance, and I've seen that the biggest challenge isn't the technology-it's the strategy.
My mission is simple: to simplify the complex. Whether through my weekly live show, Brainpower, or hands-on consulting, I provide the frameworks L&D teams need to drive measurable results in a world where AI is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
Featured Work: Apply AI In Learning & Development
In my latest book, Applying Al in Learning & Development: From Platforms to Performance (published by ATD), I move beyond the hype of prompt engineering. This book serves as a blueprint for the industry, introducing the L&D Al Ecosystem framework.
I believe that no matter how advanced artificial intelligence becomes, we must remain focused on performance-both of humans and the machines that support them.
My path to AI started long before the current boom. From founding Lodestone Digital in the 90s to my degree in Medical Illustration from the Rochester Institute of Technology, my career has been defined by a deep curiosity about how humans learn through media.
Global Speaker & Creator
You can find me sharing insights at the industry's largest stages, including
From recent sessions at Training 2026 in Orlando to upcoming keynote presentations in Macau, I strive to inspire audiences to embrace their new roles as architects of meaning.
When I'm not on stage or consulting, I'm in the lab in Charlotte, North Carolina, producing my Brainpower series or developing new resources like the TRACI Prompt Format and the 250+ Prompts for L&D library.
Let's Design The
Future Together
Are you ready to evolve your team's capabilities? Whether you're looking for a keynote speaker to light up your stage, a consultant to audit your Al strategy, or a coach to master prompt design, I'm here to help.
