In this episode, Matt Burns and Dr. Keith Keating explore Keith's inspiring journey from high school dropout to a leader in learning and development. Dr. Keith shares his insights on building a supportive and equitable learning culture, the critical role of continuous education, and how prescriptive guidance can drive success. They also discuss the potential of AI to enhance personalized learning experiences while cautioning against its overuse as a substitute for human connection. Keith's story is a powerful reminder of how resilience and adaptability can shape a successful career.
About the Speaker
Dr. Keith Keating serves as a Chief Learning Officer for BDO and Academic Director for the University of Pennsylvania's CLO doctoral program. He is the author of the award-winning L&D practitioner's guide, 'The Trusted Learning Advisor.' A respected industry author and sought-after keynote speaker, Dr. Keating ardently champions lifelong learning as the pathway to seizing control of one’s career trajectory. He is also an advocate for talent development and leverages his platform to emphasize human talent as the cornerstone of organizational success. He resides in Toronto.
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Show Notes:
(0:50) Dr. Keith Keating shared his professional journey and experiences.
(7:50) The conversation shifted to how Keith’s journey influenced his role as a Chief Learning Officer.
(14:06) Matt Burns and Dr. Keith explored the balance between teaching diverse thinking and encouraging self-discovery.
(17:36) The discussion moved to innovative approaches for providing learning access to all.
(21:37) Keith shared insights on the role of AI in learning.
(28:26) The conversation concluded with the importance of human leaders in the age of AI.
