Interviews
The Essential Role of Human Skills in Leadership Development
Join Us in Los Angeles for a Game-Changing Learning Experience!
The CLN Learning Conference, happening April 14-16, 2025, in sunny Los Angeles, CA, is the must-attend event for L&D executives across North America.
One of this year’s featured speakers, Patty Bedard, Head of Executive Development at Walt Disney, will take the stage to discuss “The Essential Role of Human Skills in Leadership Development.”
In her session, Patty will share actionable insights on how organizations can:
- The importance of candor and authenticity in leadership
- How leadership development is evolving to meet modern workforce expectations
- Practical techniques to remove fear from candid conversations
- How organizations can foster genuine, people-first leadership
With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and HR, Patty believes that human connection remains at the core of effective leadership—and she’s here to show you how to unlock its full potential.
Why Attend Patty's Session?
You’ll gain practical strategies to help your leaders communicate with confidence, embrace vulnerability, and foster meaningful workplace relationships. If you’re passionate about authentic leadership and creating people-first organizations, this session is for you.
Meet thought leaders like Patty Bedard and elevate your organization’s learning strategies at the #1 conference for L&D executives.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today at clnconference.com!
Key Insights from Tomissa Smittendorf at Kellanova
Join Us in Los Angeles for a Game-Changing Learning Experience!
The CLN Learning Conference, happening April 14-16, 2025, in sunny Los Angeles, CA, is the must-attend event for L&D executives across North America.
One of this year’s featured speakers, Tomissa Smittendorf, Sr. Director of Commercial Capabilities at Kellanova, will take the stage to discuss “Building a Future-Ready Learning Organization.”
In her session, Tomissa will share actionable insights on how organizations can:
- Foster a culture of learning to navigate technological disruption and shifting market demands.
- Enable a growth mindset that empowers teams to learn, grow, and thrive.
- Prepare for the rise of personalized learning through AI-driven innovations.
As an advocate for embracing change, Tomissa believes in the transformative power of visionary leadership, strategic alignment, and innovative learning practices.
Why Attend Tomissa's Session?
You’ll gain practical strategies for staying competitive and adaptable in today’s fast-evolving world. If you’re passionate about future-proofing your organization and harnessing AI to create personalized learning experiences, this session is for you.
Meet thought leaders like Tomissa Smittendorf and elevate your organization’s learning strategies at the #1 conference for L&D executives.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today at clnconference.com!
Speaker Spotlight: Jessica Somple, MGM Resorts International - Corporate Learning Week
Explore the intersection of data and storytelling with Jessica Somple, a prominent figure from MGM Resorts International , slated to speak at Corporate Learning Week. In this illuminating interview, Jessica sheds light on MGM's journey in data utilization, addressing the challenge many enterprises face: converting data into compelling narratives that drive actionable insights.
"We have a ton of data but sometimes it just stays as data and doesn’t eventually turn into a compelling story to justify an idea that we want to explore or a business change that we want to make," reflects Jessica, encapsulating the struggle organizations encounter in leveraging their data effectively.
