The Women Talking About Learning Podcast is, well, women talking about learning and development. Underrepresented in senior roles in the learning function, this podcast amplifies women’s voices talking about all things learning and development related. You can find more on our website www.womentalkingaboutlearning.com.
Episodes
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
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What Job Seekers Really Want in 2025
Employees Seek Personal Value and Purpose at Work. Be Prepared to Deliver.
The Surprising Benefits of Work/Life Support
Stress, overwork and poor work-life balance undermine UK job quality
Nine in 10 women experience mental ill-health from poor work-life balance, study shows
Exploring the Impact of COVID‐19 on Employees’ Boundary Management and Work–Life Balance
Work-Life Balance vs Work-Life Fluidity: What's the Difference?
Women value work-life balance more unless managers
‘Work-life balance is a lie’: women in business urged to stop trying to have it all
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.”
Self-Confidence and Work-Life Balance: Nurturing Personal Well-being.
AI anxiety: The workers who fear losing their jobs to artificial intelligence
This week’s first guest is Kim Edwards. Kim leads several of Getty Images’ learning and leadership initiatives, designing meaningful and memorable learning moments for 1,800 employees globally. Whether that’s crafting the company’s onboarding experience, enhancing leadership and team dynamics, or elevating employee well-being and potential, Kim enjoys helping others to work well and fulfil their potential. As Director of Culture & Development, Kim is focused on developing people managers’ capabilities and communication skills, and coaching and consulting with teams for success. In her spare time, she enjoys being a mum, mentoring other mums via Mentor Mums, playing netball, reading, gardening, and learning yoga and pilates.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimsusanedwards/
Kavita Brown is the Owner and Learning Director for LDG Training. She is a highly experienced independent trainer, facilitator and learning and development consultant, having worked across various sectors. Kavita has significant experience in a range of people roles across learning and development, HR, Recruitment and organisational design. Kavita is passionate about empowering change, transformation and growth in a fun, creative and inspiring way.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavita-brown-9943a332/
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
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What Is Human-Centered Design?
Add a heading in a Word document
Are young people’s attention spans really shrinking? It’s more complex than you might think
You Can’t Fix Every Problem With Training
Why Many training progreammes fall short and how to fix them
Three Data Points You Can Track in Your LMS and What They'll Tell You
How to Track Employee Training: Here Are the 5 Best Ways
Massive Open Online Course Completion Rates Revisited: Assessment, Length and Attrition
21+ Truly Shocking Online Course Completion Rate Statistics
How to Run A Content Audit in 2024
The Art of Unlearning | Morgan Ogunleye | TEDxElmhurstUniversity
Video reflection and feedback in learning and development
RARE John Cleese corporate training video | Bosses From Hell | vintage comedy | Video Arts
Online learning in higher education
The impact of social media on Teaching and Learning: Transforming education in the digital age
This week’s guests are Gaenor Aitken. Gaenor has been working in L&D for over 25 years, specialising in systems training. Currently working as a Learning Solutions Lead for an international shipping management company (L&D project manager), she gets the opportunity to make a demonstrable impact on L&D and wider business. Gaenor has been pivotal in creating, reviewing, managing and “prettifying” content for several large organisations. With new innovations in AI and TikToc, she is excited about what the future for L&D content will look like. Always continuing to learn, she has just finished her advanced yoga teacher's qualification and makes great use of her Skillsoft access.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaenor-aitken/
After working in sales and marketing for over 20 years, Karen Cureton was an early adopter of social media. As soon as it emerged, she embraced it with open arms. Roll on to today and she has become a results-driven social media specialist. Karen’s been helping businesses for over a decade with proven strategies for success. Her aim is to unpick the often-complex world of algorithms and analytics, and share her expertise. As an ex-pat Geordie, her straight-talking, friendly approach focuses on making social media simple and easy to understand. She believes that social media is a wonderful, cost-effective way to reach new audiences and build your brand. However, she is always surprised to find so many businesses lack the right knowledge and skills to use this valuable marketing tool effectively. Karen thrives on getting results for her clients. She’s worked with scores of businesses over the years, as both a Social Media Trainer and Manager. She has decades of experience when it comes to understanding the customer experience. She’s very proud of her high client retention rate and has over 100 recommendations on LinkedIn. Her broad client base covers the East Midlands, West Midlands and beyond. Since the pandemic, she now works internationally with clients as far away as Australia.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karencuretontraining/
Kathryn (Katie) Swandale is currently working at Immediate as Senior Learning and Development Partner and has over a decade of experience in designing and delivering strategically aligned, experiential learning. She began her career in teaching before moving into apprenticeships and developing leadership and management qualifications, including collaborating with CIPD to shape HR and L&D qualifications at all levels. Recognised for her impact with awards in company collaboration and business transformation, Katie champions inclusive, real-world learning that empowers individuals and drives organisational success, moving beyond traditional models.
www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-swandale
www.linkedin.com/company/immediatemedia/
Laura Giles is Head of Learning at Desq managing learning design activity across Sales, Marketing and Production. She has been creating meaningful learning experiences for global brands, the public sector and higher education since 2009. As well as a PGcert in Teaching and Learning she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She admits to being slightly obsessed with storytelling and wanted to get out of her comfort zone and do the podcast.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-giles-learning-designer/
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Episode Links:
Women Still Handle Main Household Tasks in U.S.
Taking Out the Trash? That’s Still a Man’s Job, Even for the Liberal Coastal Elite
Ask an Expert: How Do I Relaunch My Career After a Long Break?
Pregnancy, maternity and returning to work: An employer’s guide
Do Longer Maternity Leaves Hurt Women’s Careers?
Gender Differences in the Relationship Between Empathy and Forgiveness
All around the world, women are better empathizers than men, study finds
Why I need a women’s leadership development programme
'Progress Over Perfection': A Mantra For HR And Leadership
How Women Can Stop Seeking Validation & Own Their Worth
Overcoming Your Need for Constant Validation at Work
How To Level Up As A Woman: 21 Hacks To Get Started
Vanessa Frater Robertson is a multi-award-winning international speaker, author, certified confidence and speaker coach with over two decades of corporate communication expertise. She has empowered hundreds of professional women to speak boldly and lead fearlessly.
As the founder of the Global Confidence Core Movement, predominantly for faith-based women, Vanessa is dedicated to breaking barriers and igniting self-belief.
Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessafraterrobertson/
Amy Bond is an Account Executive for an award winning learning technology company. Passionate about empowering innovative Learning and development professionals, to drive engagement in their workforce and encourage a meaningful culture of social learning. I love supporting progressive organisations harnessing the power of impactful tech, to close skills gaps and transform organisational performance.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-bond-62a671104
Dr. Sunanda Banerjee brings over 16 years of diverse experience spanning domestic and international markets in the field of Leadership Development, Business & Strategy.
She holds an MBA and an MS degree from reputed universities, and is a PhD in Neuromarketing and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach. She works with large and medium sized corporations and her expertise lies in Leadership Development, Neuroscience in Learning, and driving organisational success through Behavioural Interventions.
A TEDx speaker and a writing enthusiast, Dr. Banerjee is a sought-after panellist and speaker at leadership forums.
LinkedIn profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunandabanerjee
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Susi Miller is an internationally recognised expert in eLearning accessibility, dedicated to helping organisations create inclusive and effective digital learning experiences. With over 30 years’ experience in learning and development, she is passionate about ensuring accessibility is embedded in digital learning, not just as a compliance requirement but as a core principle of effective design. She is the author of Designing Accessible Learning Content, the definitive guide for learning professionals, and was honoured as the Learning Performance Institute’s Learning Professional of the Year Gold Winner 2025 for her contributions to accessibility in digital learning.
A sought-after speaker, consultant, and thought leader, Susi works with global corporations, government bodies, and educational institutions to integrate accessibility into their learning strategies. Her Designing Accessible Learning Content (DALC) Programme is equipping learning professionals worldwide with the skills to design, develop, and test accessible learning content. Described as ‘the godmother of eLearning accessibility’, she continues to drive progress in the field, ensuring that digital learning is truly inclusive for all.
Designing Accessible Learning Content 2nd Edition
Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme information
Designing Accessible Learning Content Self-Access Programme free showcase module
eLa1000 eLearning accessibility questionnaire
Gemma Nunn is the Head of Learning Design at Mint Interactive, with over 20 years of experience in Learning and Development. She began her career as a web developer before transitioning to teaching in further and higher education, ultimately specialising in eLearning development. Passionate about accessibility, Gemma has shared her insights through various podcasts and seminars. She aims to create inclusive and engaging learning experiences that ensure education is available to everyone.
Her LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanunn/
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com
We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast
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Episode Links:
Many CEOs May Not Realize They’re Underdelivering on Disability Inclusion
Menopause and brain fog: What's the link?
Women’s Mental Health: Cognitive Overload or Brain Fog?
Our streets don't work for disabled women – why equity is the way forward
Accessibility is Delicious: Food analogies for digital inclusion
A guide to accessibility overlays
AI can turn text into sign language – but it’s often unintelligible
Overview: Generate image alt-text with Image Analysis
Insights: AI and Accessibility
How Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Improve Accessibility
Burnout in the digital accessibility field
Intelligence 5.0 a new school of thought rethinking the intelligence needed in Industry 5.0
Dos and don’ts on designing for accessibility – Accessibility in government
Dyslexic thinking skills poster
Core elements of universal design, accessibility and inclusion
Accessible Learning: 10 Ways to Create a Better Learning Experience
Are animated gifs okay to have?
Beginning your organisation’s digital accessibility journey
Empower Everyone: 14 Ways To Make Learning Technology More Accessible
Accessibility has an impact: 57% employees prefer inclusive companies
Accessibility & Inclusion in L&D: Perspectives
Inclusive L&D: the importance of accessible e-learning content
'Progress Over Perfection': A Mantra For HR And Leadership
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Episode Links:
Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’
The Transformative Power of Reflective Writing in Personal Development
Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’
How to Write With AI: Essential Guide, Tools, & Tips (2024)
An introduction to the use of generative AI tools in teaching
Generative AI and Creative Learning: Concerns, Opportunities, and Choices
Brandeis And The History Of Transparency
Women are less confident as writers. Here’s why and how to change this — Clementine App
The key to change: Women’s voice and influence
The power of literacy to give women a voice
Generative AI Tools Are Perpetuating Harmful Gender Stereotypes
Techno-Patriarchy: How AI is Misogyny’s New Clothes
AI's Missing Link: The Gender Gap in the Talent Pool
8 of the Best AI Writing Tools to Help You Work Smarter, Not Harder
Generative AI in Academic Writing
AI Shaming: The Silent Stigma among Academic Writers and Researchers
Why you should write for one person
This week’s guests are: Kim Ellis is a trainer at heart, she loves to see (and inspire) those ‘ah-ha’ moments in the people she works with – whether that’s in a training capacity or elsewhere. In 2024 Kim’s focus shifted from working with clients to working with other self-employed L&D professionals and helping them thrive.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-ellis-20023857/
Jane Daly is a Behavioural Scientist, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Published Author with a wealth of experience in executive roles. Jane is the founder of Peoplestar, an evidence-based multidisciplinary agency specialising in complex culture and capability transformation. As a proud female AI entrepreneur, Jane is dedicated to leveraging AI to redesign work lives, fostering healthier, more ethical and equitable human-technology relationships that enhance long-term health and wellbeing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-daly-msc-fcipd-flpi-568036b
Bold Type Co-Founder Grace Aldridge Foster has been training writers for over a decade. She has worked with organisations including Capital One, Johnson & Johnson, Biogen, the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Aspen Institute, and the DC Public Education Fund. She has taught professional writing at Georgetown University's School of Continuing Studies and McDonough School of Business. Her own writing has appeared in academic publications, Smithsonian Insider, and Forbes, where she is a Careers and Leadership Contributor.
BT Instagram: @bold__type
Grace’s Forbes contributor page
Grace’s Forbes article about weak language
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Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Episode Links:
Why Mentally Strong Women Aren't Afraid to Break the Rules
Women Are Better Rule Followers Than Men — But What Does It Get Them?
Play and Flow: Harnessing Flow Through the Power of Play in Adult Learning
Understanding your Play Style – An Illustrated Guide to Play Types
Stuart Brown: Play is more than fun
How To Fail So You Can Succeed Later
Is It Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone? How Leaving Can Spark Positive Change
Why Play and Exploration is Key to Learning New Tools
Play To Win: Unleashing Innovation And Growth Through Playful Work Cultures
How to Build an Award-Winning Company Culture (of Play)
The Overlooked Power of Playfulness in Corporate Culture
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play” -Abraham Maslo
The Importance of Play at Work
This week’s guests are Sarah Filman. Sarah playfully unlocks personal and professional growth as a leadership coach, facilitator, and improviser who brings heart and humour to every interaction. Drawing on her experience as a people leader and product manager in tech and education non-profits, she founded Playful Perspectives with a mission to help leaders and teams connect, create, and thrive by dissolving the work/play divide. Through play and performance, her coaching helps leaders expand their range and strengthen relationships. Sarah also volunteers with the Global Play Brigade, connecting with people worldwide to play with the spectrum of human emotions and experiences.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfilman/
Playful Perspectives: https://playfulperspectives.com
Global Play Brigade: https://globalplaybrigade.org
Natalie Ann Holborow is Content Marketing Manager at Synergy Learning, tutor at NUJ Wales and a writer from Wales, UK. She's a winner of the Terry Hetherington Award and the Robin Reeves Prize and has been shortlisted and commended for the Bridport Prize, the Hippocrates Prize for Poetry and Medicine, and the Cursed Murphy Spoken Word Award. Her writing residencies with the British Council, Literature Wales and Kultivera have seen her writing and performing poetry in Wales, Ireland, Sweden and India. She is the author of 'And Suddenly You Find Yourself', 'Small' and 'Little Universe'.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-ann-holborow-41a87491/
Minna Taylor is the Founder of Energize Your Voice and the author of The Confident Body. Beginning her career as an accent reduction specialist, Minna went on to transfer her theatre training to developing an innovative approach for professional development. Notable clients include TikTok, Red Bull, UBER, and EY. Minna earned her BFA from NYU Tisch and went on to earn her MFA in Performance with a concentration in speech and vocal production. Minna has a passion for supporting individuals to play, fail, and tell powerful stories.
Founder, Energize Your Voice
Author, The Confident Body
Minna@energizeyourvoice.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/minnafoundereyv
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Episode Links:
Write down your thoughts and shred them to relieve anger, researchers say
How to Deal with Guilt: 14 Tips for Coping
YOUR FEAR IS BORING. I can say this with all honesty and authority, because I k…
Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you
How to Help Others Through a Difficult Transition
9 Things to Do When Change Is Forced on You
The “in-between” times of transition are amazing opportunities for growth and reflection.
Transition is an Opportunity for Growth
The power of a slow transition
The Power Of Curiosity In The Workplace
Our first guests is Chrysa Vazitari. Chrysa is a silver award winner as the best EMEA coach. She is focusing on career advancement, career pivots and burnout prevention. She is a PCC-certified coach by ICF and she is using different methodologies in her coaching like LEGO Serious Play, phototherapy, embodiment to support the self-discovery and to keep her sessions and workshops fun and engaging.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrysanthi-vazitari/
website link: https://www.chrysalogy.com/
Krystyna Mailer is an instructional and graphic design specialist with expertise in visual communication, e-learning course development, video creation and job aid design. Known for her ability to transform complex information into clear and engaging learning materials, her mission is to create solutions that are both impactful and practical.
She has an instagram and a TikTok page sharing tools, tips and practices on instructional design @learningdesigntime and a portfolio website www.krystynamailer.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystyna-mailer/
Juliet Morris is a multi-award-winning leader and coach dedicated to helping people create purpose-driven, sustainable futures. With expertise in leadership, sensemaking, and coaching (Clean Language, executive coaching, and mental fitness), she partners with those seeking meaningful progress. Currently, Juliet is Chief People & Culture Officer at the UK Dementia Research Institute.
In her spare time, Juliet writes a weekly newsletter, "I.F. Club," hosts thought-provoking podcasts, volunteers at school career events, and serves as a delegate for UN Women UK. She’s also training in five-element acupuncture.
LinkedIn: Juliet Morris
Subscribe: I.F. Club
Listen: What Kind of Future?
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Episode Links:
Women feel the pain of losses more than men when faced with risky choices – new research
Ask the Bitches: “Do Women Need Different Financial Advice Than Men?”
The Gender Gap in Financial Health
Children follow your example, not your advice.
Finding a job and earning money
Why do we make College graduates wear such dorky hats?
Financial education in schools
Ethical Capitalism and the Role of Ethics in Business
Financial education in schools
Learning And Development Is The New Corporate Profit Center
30 Employee Training Statistics You Need to Know
Over two thirds of L&D professionals say training has positive impact on revenue, research finds
The Beginner’s Guide to Reading & Understanding Financial Statements
What does your attitude to money say about you?
What’s a Good Profit Margin for a New Business?
This week’s guests are Kasey Anton. Meet Kasey Anton, the brains behind Spark Business Consulting and the author of Profit First for Restaurants. A former restaurateur in Boston with over two decades in the industry, Kasey is an expert in transforming business chaos into organised success. Through her work at Spark Business Consulting, she has identified winning and losing strategies across a range of industries, becoming a sought-after expert for entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Leading a dynamic team known as the "Sparkles," Kasey is passionate about making numbers approachable and businesses profitable. When she's not advising clients, speaking at conferences, or having fun on podcasts, she's busy being a mum and an adjunct professor at Boston University. Expect a dash of humour and a wealth of practical wisdom when you tune in to hear Kasey.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseyanton/
As Head of Strategy at Blackbullion, Racheal Smith is responsible for exploring ways to deliver financial literacy, work-based learning, and other support to students across the UK. We are a flourishing start-up with a strong commercial strategy, but we also drive a mission of social impact and value.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheal-smith-writer/
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
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Episode Links:
4 Reasons Why AI Hype Outpaces Investments And Adoption
AI is showing "very positive" signs of eventually boosting GDP and productivity
Upskilling and reskilling priorities for the gen AI era
17 ways technology could change the world by 2027
Difference Between Upskilling and Reskilling
How to build confidence: 5 tips for being more confident
The Importance Of Self-Leadership, And How It Makes You A Great Leader
Don’t Take it Personally: Why People Do What They Do
People Don’t do What You Expect, They do What You Inspect
We Have Two Ears, One Mouth For A Reason
How to be a good listener: the experts' guide
A Guide to Active Listening Skills in Education
7 ways to improve your listening skills
3 lessons from the Middle East’s reskilling revolution
What 'upskilling' means for the future of work
What Is Learning, Unlearning, and Relearning?
Corporate Learning Is Boring — But It Doesn’t Have to Be
The Human Desire for Greatness
This week’s guests are Laura Sukorokoff has always had a passion for soft skills and what they can do to transform business. She's taken this passion and built her own training company, designed to help employees and their managers connect, communicate, collaborate, and do great work!
Laura is an entrepreneur, an author, an inspiring and engaging facilitator and speaker. Her book, It’s Not Them, It’s You: Why employees “break up” with their managers and what to do about it, explores the subject of connection and its transformative power in the workplace.
The most effective companies understand the power of engagement and connection—brought together by the development of soft skills. The company she co-founded, Take Charge Learning, takes the message of soft skills (or, as she prefers to call them, power skills!) to businesses everywhere, with special focus on the world of skilled trades.
When not working, Laura enjoys exploring the towns and trails near her Vancouver Island, Canada home with her two dogs, Doug and Murray.
@softskillsfortrades on Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasukorokoff/
With over 25 years of experience in training and development, Clair Madeley is not just a seasoned expert; she’s a dynamic force in technology training and digital transformation for the legal sector!
Throughout her career, Clair has designed and delivered innovative training programs that are anything but ordinary. Her certified virtual online courses are a breath of fresh air, they empower teams to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape with confidence and flair, ensuring that firms not only keep pace with change but thrive in it.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clair-madeley-175b8522/
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
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Episode Links:
Being Intentional: 6 Ways to Be Intentional Every Day
Bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong
Workplace Learning: Main Themes & Perspectives
The psychological benefits of free writing
Why Can’t A Woman Be More Like A Man?
Accelerate your career with Lean In Circles
I was a Sheryl Sandberg superfan. Then her “Lean In” advice failed me.
The 'filter' of resilience vs. the reality of being an entrepreneur
Leadership Tips: Don’t (S)mother Your Staff
Leaders: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
Never say no or yes, say yes if
I followed the advice that tells women to stop saying sorry : it made my life worse
Embracing resilience: developing a growth mindset
Feb 6 How to be more resilient: 8 ways to build your resilience
Managing stress and building resilience
120 seconds (shipping vs. rushing)
Afraid to fall? You’re not alone
An introduction to female mountain biking for 40+ women
The Female Quotient’s Study Highlights Women’s Resilience
Married Women's Property Acts in the United States
Facts About Small Business: Women Ownership Statistics 2024
The Relentlessly Helpful Approach: Susan Baier on Success through Generosity
This week’s guests are Karley Cunningham. A Creative Strategist & Growth Accelerator Karley Cunningham develops brand leaders by taking businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces into blue ocean territory, where they can confidently stand out and thrive. Her international client base benefits from accelerated growth, profit and stability as her innovative Surefire Method™ provides them with an infallible business strategy and brand toolkit to stand out in the sea of sameness, attract the people their business needs to thrive, and become a brand leader in their industry.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleycunningham/
Website: bigboldbrand.com
Lisa Bodell, a global leader on simplification, collaboration, and innovation, helps organisations transform performance by reimagining the work. By trading complexity for simplicity, organisations find new ways to unleash creativity and spark the energy so essential to innovate and compete. It also lifts morale, increases engagement, and improves employee well-being and retention. Lisa is the author of two groundbreaking books, Why Simple Wins and Kill the Company. She ranks on the “Top 50 Speakers Worldwide” list and captivates audiences with her insights, energy, and humour. Lisa inspires them to question the status quo and make small changes that have profound impact – giving them time and energy to focus on the work that matters most.
After earning her business degree from University of Michigan, Lisa launched her career at Leo Burnett in Chicago, where she discovered a gift for uniting strategically-driven ideas with forward-thinking themes. She went on to build two successful businesses before moving to New York and focusing on the simplification and innovation space with FutureThink. Founded in 2003, FutureThink works with leading brands worldwide and has become one of the largest sources for simplification and innovation research, tools, and training in the world.
Lisa brings a compelling perspective to the sought-after topics of simplification and innovation to thousands of people each year. A thought leader and serial entrepreneur, her transformational message has inspired executives at top-ranked organisations such as Google, SAP, Citigroup, and the Department of National Intelligence to lead change in their organisations.
Lisa has contributed her expertise to a wide variety of media. She is a monthly contributor to Forbes and has frequently appeared in other media including: Fast Company, WIRED, The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and CNN. She has also been featured in many major books such as Warren Berger’s A More Beautiful Question, Adam Grant’s Originals, and AfterShock, the 50-year celebration based on futurist Alvin Toffler’s Future Shock.
Lisa has taught innovation at both American University and Fordham University and has a TED popular talk on the topic. She serves on the board of advisors of several organisations, including the Global Agenda Council for the World Economic Forum, the United States National Security Agency, the Association of Professional Futurists, and Novartis.