What happens when one person with a big vision is tasked with building a global learning function from scratch?

In this episode, Matt sits down with Akkshada Maniyan, who's turned learning into a strategic superpower at Innova Solutions. From building a global team to creating 88+ in-house courses and 100+ personalized learning paths, she's all about scaling with heart and hustle. 💡💥

Akkshada shares how she hires for passion over pedigree, uses metrics to keep learning business-critical, and fosters a culture where agility, innovation, and career growth thrive. 📈 She also dives into her book "The Serial Influencer" and explains how to keep your influence fresh and your impact lasting.

Whether you're in HR, L&D, or just a leader who loves leveling up people, this convo will spark some serious inspiration. 🚀

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Key Takeaways:

• Strategic learning must align with business goals to drive real impact.
• Hire for passion and adaptability over traditional experience.
• Use data to prove learning effectiveness and influence leadership.
• Personalized learning paths fuel employee growth and retention.
• Lasting influence comes from consistency, clarity, and trust.