Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Keith Keating - The Trusted Learning Advisor

Dr. Keith Keating is BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer
Today, I'm honored to host Dr. Keith Keating, a visionary in the realm of learning and development, who has invested over two decades to shaping the future of education. From his humble beginnings as a high school dropout to becoming an influential doctorate holder from the University of Pennsylvania, His journey is a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation. As a lecturer, the author of the award-winning 'The Trusted Learning Advisor', and BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer.
He Partners with Fortune 500 giants, steering corporate learning towards unprecedented horizons.
Listen in as Keith's story is not just one of personal triumph but a beacon for anyone aspiring to turn potential into achievement. His expertise in crafting global, innovative learning strategies and his commitment to talent development make him a pivotal figure in driving workforce transformations.
Ross and Keith talk about BDO Canada, navigating change, being overwhelmed, what can be accomplished, tapping into your passion, the power of learning, mindset, guidance, evolution, knowledge philanthropy, controlling your own narrative, being supportive, giving self permission and the science behind learning. The pair also discuss getting credibility, book - Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, building experience, understanding tools, getting comfortable with AI, growth, adaptability, workforce futurists, anticipating the future, what's holding people back, changing perspectives, dreaming big, bravery, innovation, AI taking jobs, human relationships and cohorts.
Timecodes:
00:23 Intro to Dr Keith
01:00 Keith's bio
02:17 What excites Keith these days
04:29 Enjoying work
06:56 Writing a book and sharing service
09:25 Experience as an order taker
17:25 How organisations can shift mindsets
24:48 Navigating AI and using tools properly
30:41 Unlearning things which are holding us back
35:14 Current projects
41:21 Evolution outside the box
42:11 Worst case scenarios
48:28 AI vs interacting with people
49:39 The last time Dr Keith did something for the first time
Connect with Dr Keith:
LinkedIn
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Book
www.thetrustedlearningadvisor...
Website
keithkeating.com/
Connect with Ross:
Website
www.aqai.io/
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/rossthorn...
Moonshot Innovation
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