Catalysts spotlights bold leaders who are actively redefining how we learn, lead, and grow—inside the organizations shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Through candid, future-facing conversations, the series elevates executives, founders, and consultants who are not just reacting to change, but driving it.
This is the podcast where thought leaders in learning and development don’t just share strategies—they shape the next era of leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation.
Catalysts spotlights bold leaders who are actively redefining how we learn, lead, and grow—inside the organizations shaping tomorrow’s workforce. Through candid, future-facing conversations, the series elevates executives, founders, and consultants who are not just reacting to change, but driving it.
This is the podcast where thought leaders in learning and development don’t just share strategies—they shape the next era of leadership, innovation, and organizational transformation.

In this episode of Catalysts, I’m joined by Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer at BDO Canada and author of Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning.
Keith is a powerhouse in the world of learning strategy—a practitioner-scholar who believes L&D shouldn’t just defend its worth, but amplify its impact. We dive into what it truly means to be a trusted learning advisor, why L&D needs to stop chasing surface metrics, and how to lead your team out of the “order-taker” trap and into strategic partnership.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
Keith’s journey—from high school dropout to doctoral scholar—is a testament to the life-changing power of learning. And his message is clear: L&D isn’t a support function. It’s a strategic driver. But only if we choose to show up that way.
🎧 Tune in for a deeply human, sharply strategic conversation that will leave you thinking differently about what you do—and why it matters.
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