On this week's episode of Own the Microphone, Bridgett McGowen welcomes a speaker with 20+ years in the training, learning, and talent development industries, whose goal is to share the impact of learning while measuring the impact of training, learning and development, Kevin M. Yates. Bridgett and Kevin discuss impacting the audience, the impact of learning, what Kevin presents on, and more!

Visit www.kevinmyates.com to book Kevin M. Yates who's known in the global training, learning, and talent development community as the L&D Detective. He investigates impact and solves measurement mysteries with facts, clues, evidence, and data. With 25+ years industry experience serving in diverse roles across multiple industries and brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook), Kevin examines fulfillment of purpose for training and learning. He is also founder and president of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing food support and assistance with pop-up food pantries.

2:08

Has Kevin M. Yates always been a confident speaker?

5:08

100% of the audience will not be on the same page.

11:50

How did Kevin get into his line of work?

15:09

What kinds of presentations does Kevin present?

20:30

A favorite story that is a part of Kevin's presentations.

28:00

Difference between when Kevin first started vs. now.

33:27

A question for Bridgett.

39:13

One last tip on how to own the microphone.

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