In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Alison Maitland, Consulting Director at Becoming International and Jason Smith, AVP explore the evolving landscape of leadership, particularly focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by women leaders. They discuss the impact of societal and organizational contexts on leadership journeys, the persistent gender pay gap, and the hidden biases that women encounter in the workplace. Dr. Maitland emphasizes the importance of empowering women to embrace their authentic selves and the need for organizations to dismantle systemic barriers. The conversation also touches on the role of language, the influence of the pandemic, and the significance of supportive networks in fostering women's leadership.

Leadership today demands more than expertise. In this episode, Adam Pacifico shares why vulnerability, curiosity, and human-centered leadership are the real differentiators in the age of AI and uncertainty. Tune in as we explore how leaders can build resilience, flex their styles, and create impact by fostering learning cultures and psychological safety in their organizations.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, Manu Nanda, Chief Business Officer at KNOLSKAPE, is joined by Sanjay Bhattacharya — Managing Director and Head of People and Organizational Change, Middle East at Protiviti. With over 25 years of experience across HR strategy, rewards, and transformation, Sanjay shares deep insights on building future-ready, human-centered organizations in the age of AI and automation. From adapting HR strategies across sectors to the evolution of total rewards, leadership readiness, and the underestimated power of change management—this conversation is packed with actionable wisdom for today’s HR professionals and organizational leaders. Sanjay also explores how the Middle East’s unique business culture—spanning family-owned enterprises, nationalized leadership, and rapidly evolving private sectors—shapes its distinct approach to workforce transformation.

How can organizations move beyond knowledge transfer to real-world behavior change? In this episode, Chris Taylor, Founder of Actionable.co, joins us to explore why public commitment, context, and consistent reinforcement are the real keys to impactful learning—and why the future of L&D must focus on measurable, human-centered transformation.

In this episode, Serkan Deveci, Global HR Head – International Sales at Google, shares powerful insights on leadership, culture transformation, and human engagement in the age of AI. From neuroscience to decision-making and the power of personalized leadership, this conversation is packed with wisdom on building future-ready teams through connection, growth, and purpose.

In this episode, Jason Smith and Adam Oswald-Wilson explore the intersection of sports psychology, leadership, and performance in today’s AI-powered workplaces. They discuss the value of a human-first approach, emotional intelligence, and personalized development, while sharing practical strategies to build culture, drive accountability, and balance high performance with wellbeing.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, Edmund Monk, CEO of the Learning and Performance Institute joins Rajiv Jayaraman to explore the evolution of workplace learning and the conundrums that exist in this space. From AI ethics to learning cultures across sectors, Edmund shares deep insights on the convenience-efficacy paradox, the power of human-centered facilitation, and why L&D must drive performance—not just content consumption.

How many followers does it take to make real money online? In this episode of The Learning Curve, Ankur Mehra busts creator economy myths, shares monetization strategies, and discusses how cultural nuance, tech evolution, and loyal communities are reshaping the future of content and work.

In our latest episode of the Learning Curve powered by KNOLSKAPE, Effin Jamaluddin, Executive Director at Singlife, shares insights on talent retention, leadership development, and the future of L&D in a rapidly evolving world. From his journey as a prison psychologist to shaping corporate leaders, this episode explores the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to thrive.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, host Manu Nanda sits down with Gunjan Shroff, Partner - People & Organization Advisory at KPMG Lower Gulf, to discuss the evolving workforce landscape. They explore AI-driven transformation, leadership development, and the shift to skill-based economies. Learn how adaptability, inclusion, and a digital mindset are key to building a future-ready workforce. Tune in now!