🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer at BDO Canada and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor, for a powerful conversation about learning, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive in a world of constant change.

Keith shares his deeply personal journey, from dropping out of high school and struggling to find his place, to discovering the power of learning and ultimately building a career dedicated to helping others unlock their potential.

We unpack what it means to “learn how to learn,” and why that skill is no longer optional, but essential for survival in today’s rapidly evolving world. At its core, this conversation is about redefining the role of learning, not as something we consume, but as something we own, apply, and use to create real impact.

We explore:

🧠 Why learning is no longer a skill - but a survival mechanism in a world of constant change
 📉 How traditional approaches to training fall short, and what it means to move beyond “checking the box”
 🤝 What it takes to build a true learning culture - from psychological safety to individual ownership
 🔄 How organizations can embed learning into the flow of work to drive real performance and collaboration
 🚀 Why the future of L&D isn’t about delivering content, but solving problems and driving business outcomes
 🤖 How AI is transforming the way we learn - and why it’s forcing the industry to evolve faster than ever

Follow and explore more of Keith’s work:

📲 LinkedIn: Keith Keating
🌐 Website: keithkeating.com

If there’s one takeaway from this conversation, it’s this: learning isn’t something that happens to you - it’s something you choose, every single day.

🎧 Podcast produced by Riti Suresh.