Voices of CLO

The learning and development space is thriving, expanding and always changing. The leaders in this community are being tasked with more now than ever before — and, in many cases, are taking a more secure seat at the C-suite table, especially as organizations prioritize skills development and tout continuous learning as a competitive advantage. Hear from the movers and shakers in L&D as they share their stories, their successes and setbacks, and what's top of mind as we move forward into the FUTURE of learning and work. We are by CLOs, for CLOs.

Episode 28: Voices of CLO: Joyce Lee & Emma Howard

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, Joyce Lee, director of client success at cross-cultural learning company Aperian, and Emma Howard, group head of talent and development at LGC, a global life sciences organization. Today, Joyce and Emma dive into the topic of prioritizing L&D for global relevance and real impact.  

06-30
48:14

Episode 27: Voices of CLO: Peter Ronayne

Welcome back to Voices of CLO! Ashley is joined by Peter Ronayne, Ph.D., senior faculty at the Center for Creative Leadership. Together, they dive into the critical importance of talent development, especially in today's unpredictable landscape, and how organizations that invest in talent now will be better positioned for future success. Pete also shares insights from CCL's new report, "Supporting Talent Development: Creating Collective Capability in an Unpredictable Context."

06-18
01:01:41

Episode 26: Voices of CLO: Rich Douglas - Part 2

In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Rich Douglas, executive director of Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab, for Part 2 of this two-part discussion on the role of the chief learning officer!To hear more from Rich, check out the Human Capital Lab Podcast, which explores the intersection between learning and the lives of the people who make businesses go!

03-05
39:14

Episode 24: Voices of CLO: Danielle Hart and Kelly Lake

In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Danielle Hart, CEO of SweetRush, and Kelly Lake, SweetRush's chief strategy officer. Danielle and Kelly share insights and takeaways on the evolution of learning and development, how to ensure skills development programs remain relevant and future-proof, how SweetRush is working with clients to tackle knowledge loss and ensure effective knowledge sharing across organizations, AI implications for L&D and more.

02-25
32:14

Episode 25: Voices of CLO: Rich Douglas - Part 1

In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Rich Douglas, executive director of Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Ashley and Rich dive into the role of the chief learning officer and what the journey to that role looks like, including what areas CLOs need to develop and resources they can use to do so. To hear more from Rich, check out the Human Capital Lab Podcast, which explores the intersection between learning and the lives of the people who make businesses go!

02-24
38:03

Episode 23: Voices of CLO: Dr. John Comerford

In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, catches up with Dr. John Comerford, president of Otterbein University and Coalition for the Common Good.

12-17
39:20

Episode 22: Voices of CLO: David Vance

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with author and educator David Vance about the ISO standard for learning and development metrics, and what standardization could do for the L&D industry.

09-30
28:17

Episode 21: Voices of CLO: Tracy Duberman and Sandra Murray

In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, chats with Tracy Duberman, Ph.D., president & CEO of The Leadership Development Group, and Sandra Murray, Ph.D., system vice president of learning & organization development at CommonSpirit Health, about the lifelong learning journey.

09-09
01:04:28

Episode 20: Voices of CLO: Simon Brown

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Simon Brown, global learning and development leader at EY.

08-26
26:32

Episode 19: Voices of CLO: Kevin Lowell

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Kevin Lowell, executive vice president, chief people officer and head of communications at UScellular.

06-24
26:06

Episode 18: Voices of CLO: Dilek Çilingir Kostem

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Dilek Çilingir Kostem, global assurance talent leader at EY.

06-10
35:12

Episode 17: Voices of CLO: Jennifer Sutherland

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jennifer Sutherland, global leader of culture, learning and development at Trustwave.

05-13
42:29

Episode 16: Voices of CLO: Jason Weber

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jason Weber, associate vice chancellor for leader and culture development at Texas Tech University System.

04-22
52:39

Episode 15: Voices of CLO: Mike Mather and Steve Hajdukovic

In this episode of Voices of CLO, I speak with two learning leaders from KPMG, our 2023 LearningElite Organization of the Year: Mike Mather, chief learning officer, and Steve Hajdukovic, US audit learning leader. We discussed the learning strategy at KPMG and what strategies stood out in their LearningElite application to the judging team.

04-08
43:52

Episode 14: Voices of CLO: Lee Maxey

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Lee Maxey, CEO of higher education marketing and enrollment partner MindMax.

03-25
52:30

Episode 13: Voices of CLO: Anne Marie DeCarolis

A coversation with Anne Marie DeCarolis, talent solutions senior manager at CSL, about the importance of foundational learning principles amid rapid advancements in technology, and the role learning leaders can play. Check out the article that sparked this conversation: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2024/02/05/booming-tech-sends-ld-back-to-basics/

03-11
41:18

Episode 12: Voices of CLO: Jeneane Becker

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jeneane Becker, dean of Choice University. Check out the article that sparked this conversation: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2021/12/23/the-cobblers-kids-can-have-shoes/

02-26
50:30

Episode 11: Voices of CLO: Michelle Braden

CLO's managing editor Liz Loutfi-Hipchen speaks with Michelle Braden, vice president of global talent development for WEX, Inc., and the 2023 CLO of the Year.

02-12
47:11

Episode 10: Voices of CLO: CLO LIFT

This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with members of the CLO LIFT project.

02-05
45:31

Episode 9: Voices of CLO Live Podcast: Dr. Keith Keating

Tune in for a special podcast taping of Voices of CLO, featuring a unique conversation between Dr. Keith Keating, chief learning officer and author of “The Trusted Learning Advisor,” and CLO’s editor-in-chief Ashley St. John. In this candid chat, Dr. Keating shares anecdotes — both personal and professional — and actionable insights for learning and talent development prifessionals. This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience October 17, 2023 at the 2023 CLO Symposium, hosted at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California.

02-05
56:07

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