
Voices of CLO
By Chief Learning Officer
The learning and development space is thriving, expanding and always changing. The leaders in this community are being tasked with more now than ever before — and, in many cases, are taking a more secure seat at the C-suite table, especially as organizations prioritize skills development and tout continuous learning as a competitive advantage. Hear from the movers and shakers in L&D as they share their stories, their successes and setbacks, and what's top of mind as we move forward into the FUTURE of learning and work.
We are by CLOs, for CLOs.

Voices of CLODec 17, 2024
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Episode 26: Voices of CLO: Rich Douglas - Part 2
In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Rich Douglas, executive director of Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab, for Part 2 of this two-part discussion on the role of the chief learning officer!To hear more from Rich, check out the Human Capital Lab Podcast, which explores the intersection between learning and the lives of the people who make businesses go!
Mar 05, 202539:15

Episode 24: Voices of CLO: Danielle Hart and Kelly Lake
In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Danielle Hart, CEO of SweetRush, and Kelly Lake, SweetRush's chief strategy officer. Danielle and Kelly share insights and takeaways on the evolution of learning and development, how to ensure skills development programs remain relevant and future-proof, how SweetRush is working with clients to tackle knowledge loss and ensure effective knowledge sharing across organizations, AI implications for L&D and more.
Feb 25, 202532:15

Episode 25: Voices of CLO: Rich Douglas - Part 1
In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, is joined by Rich Douglas, executive director of Bellevue University's Human Capital Lab. In Part 1 of this two-part episode, Ashley and Rich dive into the role of the chief learning officer and what the journey to that role looks like, including what areas CLOs need to develop and resources they can use to do so. To hear more from Rich, check out the Human Capital Lab Podcast, which explores the intersection between learning and the lives of the people who make businesses go!
Feb 24, 202538:04

Episode 23: Voices of CLO: Dr. John Comerford
In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, catches up with Dr. John Comerford, president of Otterbein University and Coalition for the Common Good.
Dec 17, 202439:21

Episode 22: Voices of CLO: David Vance
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with author and educator David Vance about the ISO standard for learning and development metrics, and what standardization could do for the L&D industry.
Sep 30, 202428:17

Episode 21: Voices of CLO: Tracy Duberman and Sandra Murray
In this episode of Voices of CLO, Ashley St. John, CLO's editor-in-chief, chats with Tracy Duberman, Ph.D., president & CEO of The Leadership Development Group, and Sandra Murray, Ph.D., system vice president of learning & organization development at CommonSpirit Health, about the lifelong learning journey.
Sep 09, 202401:04:29

Episode 20: Voices of CLO: Simon Brown
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Simon Brown, global learning and development leader at EY.
Aug 26, 202426:32

Episode 19: Voices of CLO: Kevin Lowell
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Kevin Lowell, executive vice president, chief people officer and head of communications at UScellular.
Jun 24, 202426:07

Episode 18: Voices of CLO: Dilek Çilingir Kostem
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Dilek Çilingir Kostem, global assurance talent leader at EY.
Jun 10, 202435:12

Episode 17: Voices of CLO: Jennifer Sutherland
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jennifer Sutherland, global leader of culture, learning and development at Trustwave.
May 13, 202442:29

Episode 16: Voices of CLO: Jason Weber
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jason Weber, associate vice chancellor for leader and culture development at Texas Tech University System.
Apr 22, 202452:40

Episode 15: Voices of CLO: Mike Mather and Steve Hajdukovic
In this episode of Voices of CLO, I speak with two learning leaders from KPMG, our 2023 LearningElite Organization of the Year: Mike Mather, chief learning officer, and Steve Hajdukovic, US audit learning leader. We discussed the learning strategy at KPMG and what strategies stood out in their LearningElite application to the judging team.
Apr 08, 202443:53

Episode 14: Voices of CLO: Lee Maxey
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Lee Maxey, CEO of higher education marketing and enrollment partner MindMax.
Mar 25, 202452:30

Episode 13: Voices of CLO: Anne Marie DeCarolis
A coversation with Anne Marie DeCarolis, talent solutions senior manager at CSL, about the importance of foundational learning principles amid rapid advancements in technology, and the role learning leaders can play.
Check out the article that sparked this conversation: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2024/02/05/booming-tech-sends-ld-back-to-basics/
Mar 11, 202441:18

Episode 12: Voices of CLO: Jeneane Becker
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with Jeneane Becker, dean of Choice University. Check out the article that sparked this conversation: https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/2021/12/23/the-cobblers-kids-can-have-shoes/
Feb 26, 202450:31

Episode 11: Voices of CLO: Michelle Braden
CLO's managing editor Liz Loutfi-Hipchen speaks with Michelle Braden, vice president of global talent development for WEX, Inc., and the 2023 CLO of the Year.
Feb 12, 202447:11

Episode 10: Voices of CLO: CLO LIFT
This episode of Voices of CLO features a conversation with members of the CLO LIFT project.
Feb 05, 202445:31

Episode 9: Voices of CLO Live Podcast: Dr. Keith Keating
Tune in for a special podcast taping of Voices of CLO, featuring a unique conversation between Dr. Keith Keating, chief learning officer and author of “The Trusted Learning Advisor,” and CLO’s editor-in-chief Ashley St. John. In this candid chat, Dr. Keating shares anecdotes — both personal and professional — and actionable insights for learning and talent development prifessionals.
This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience October 17, 2023 at the 2023 CLO Symposium, hosted at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California.
Feb 05, 202456:08

Episode 8: Voices of CLO: Robert Garcia
In this episode, Chief Learning Officer's managing editor, Liz Loutfi, speaks to Robert Garcia, vice president of coaching and organizations at the International Coaching Federation, about the significance of reskilling in the face of technological disruption and workforce transformations.
Feb 05, 202425:17

Episode 7: Voices of CLO: Will Clive
If you are an HR professional, learning enthusiast or a chief learning officer seeking insights into the future of the workforce and talent retention, this episode is for you. Join CLO's managing editor, Liz Loutfi, as she speaks to Pluralsight's chief people officer, Will Clive, about global workforce trends in talent acquisition, upskilling, learning and development programs and more.
Jul 24, 202320:10

Episode 6: Voices of CLO: Marcus Wylie
In this new episode of "Voices of CLO," CLO's managing editor, Liz Loutfi, chats with the head of Culture AT Insights, Marcus Wylie, about the latest research from Insights, the 2023 Global Hybrid Work Report. The report goes over the pros and cons of hybrid work, workplace preferences, how organizations are preparing for the future and many other different trends. They also discuss how L&D's role in the current hybrid workforce can be the most effective. Listen as Wylie and Loutfi dive into how the workforce and L&D spaces continue to change and grow with future technologies and more.
Jun 23, 202330:24

Episode 5: Voices of CLO: Christian Gossan
This latest episode of "Voices of CLO" features a conversation about gamification and KPMG’s Globerunner program between Chief Learning Officer’s managing editor, Liz Loutfi, and Australian-based business advisor Christian Gossan.
May 05, 202329:20

Episode 4: Voices of CLO: Eric Dingler
CLO's managing editor, Liz Loutfi, speaks to Deloitte's Eric Dingler about a day in his life and what's top of mind for him in 2023.
Apr 14, 202338:17

Episode 3: Voices of CLO: The 'Skillspocalypse' Shouldn’t Make You Shiver - Here’s Why
Don't panic! There is no "Skillspocalypse" on the horizon. In this special episode of Voices of CLO in partnership with Cornerstone, Chief Learning Officer's managing editor, Liz Loutfi, speaks with Cornerstone CLO Marc Ramos about skills development, and what learning leaders can do today to prepare their leaners for the future.
Jan 25, 202329:04

Episode 2: Voices of CLO: Judy Whitcomb
Join CLO's editor-in-chief, Ashley St. John, for a coaching-centric conversation with Judy Whitcomb, senior vice president – organizational strategy and effectiveness at Vi.
Jun 10, 202237:45

Episode 1: Voices of CLO: Jennifer Buchanan
It's finally here ... Chief Learning Officer is debuting its official new podcast, Voices of CLO! Join CLO's editor-in-chief, Ashley St. John, for a conversation with Sam's Club's senior director of field learning and development, Jennifer Buchanan.
Mar 07, 202223:28