Episode 8

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22nd Oct 2025

Dr. Keith Keating (BDO Canada): How Learning Changes Lives

My guest this week is Dr. Keith Keating, CLO at BDO Canada and an influential author whose latest book, Hidden Value, reveals how learning can drive tangible business outcomes that traditional metrics often miss—turning capability building into a true competitive advantage.

(Sidenote: for anyone attending Devlearn in the coming weeks, Keith will be the keynote speaker there, which is super exciting.)

In this conversation we dig into three big themes:

• Learning how to learn: practical ways to build meta-skills like reflection, inquiry, and transfer so people get better at getting better.

• Owning the hard parts: reframing career challenges as chapters in a longer growth journey—how authenticity turns setbacks into capability

• Storytelling for impact: crafting narratives that connect learning to outcomes leaders care about—productivity, agility, and client value—so L&D earns attention and investment.

It’s a thoughtful, actionable playbook for anyone leading learning in the real world. Enjoy!

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At SureSkills, we deliver learning services to the worlds leading technology companies and global organizations.

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SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast

When change is inevitable, learning and growth are essential.

The Learn to Grow Podcast is an anecdotal look at the learning landscape aimed at L&D and HR professionals. I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand in the world of learning and development helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.

We believe learning and growth are intertwined, both for individuals and organizations. Individuals learn to grow within their roles, careers, and personal lives. Organizations' learning programs are now major contributors to business success, helping them attract and retain top talent, upskill and reskill, and adapt to the inevitable changes the future will bring. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in the learning and development industry about the learning landscape.

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Simon Behan

Learning is the thread that runs through my personal and professional passions. I believe continuous learning and growth is the key to a fulfilling and rewarding life.

As a Learning and Content Specialist at SureSkills, I work with the teams across our entire business (from digital content development to competency-based learning to learning technology support) to make sure our services are meeting our clients where they are. That means staying on top of current trends in the industry, building relationships with leaders who experience these trends on a daily basis, and continuing to learn and grow myself.

As the host of the SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast, I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.