Summary

In this heartfelt and personal interview, Dr. Keith Keating shares his journey from a dancer and actor to a learning development expert. Dr. Keating shares how overcoming adversity can lead you to places you never thought you’d go. His endless optimism will inspire you, and help explain how artistry influences facilitation. Dr. Keating emphasizes the importance of authentic presence, and practical tips for engaging audiences effectively.

Dr. Keating’s Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keith-keating-1976963a/

Kassy’s Links:

• Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/

Other links:

• Dr. Keating’s book, The Trusted Learning Advisor: https://a.co/d/01CVmgXV

• Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forgetting_curve

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Keith Keating's Journey

03:08 The Intersection of Artistry and Learning

06:43 Performing vs. Authenticity in Training

10:28 The Craft of Comedy and Engagement

14:07 Vulnerability in Performance and Personal Growth

21:26 Embracing Imperfection and Vulnerability

22:57 Overcoming Adversity: A Journey from Dropout to Doctorate

24:56 The Power of Performance: Engaging Your Audience

30:55 Crafting Impactful Presentations: The Art of Facilitation

37:16 Building Connections: Engaging with Your Audience

38:51 Outro

Takeaways

• Learn your core message thoroughly and internalize it.

• Practice scenario planning for audience disruptions.

• Design content around the key 10% you want the audience to remember.

• Create space for audience participation to increase engagement.

• Own your expertise and embrace vulnerability to connect authentically.

Learning Development, Performance, Facilitation, Audience Engagement, Artistry, Public Speaking, Personal Growth