Welcome to "The Best of Build A Vibrant Culture!" While Nicole takes a short summer break to receive her Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation, please enjoy this vintage episode from 2023. We'll see you next week!

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We’re throwing it back to November 2023 for an unforgettable conversation with Dr. Carrie Graham, Adult Learning Strategist, consultant, and champion for creating learning-driven workplace cultures.

In this lively episode, Nicole and Dr. Carrie dive deep into how organizations can transform their training from “check-the-box” sessions into engaging, retention-boosting, skill-applying learning experiences that stick. Whether you’re a leader, HR professional, or lifelong learner, this episode will ignite your passion for developing people and building a culture where learning thrives.

Highlights from this episode:

[00:04:15] From Average Student to Learning Strategist – Dr. Carrie shares her journey from struggling student to champion of adult learning and how anyone can change their relationship with learning.

[00:18:30] Why People-First Training Wins – Discover how putting employees at the center of learning drives buy-in, attention, and long-term results.

[00:27:00] The ERA Model Unpacked – Engagement, Retention, Application: Dr. Carrie reveals her 3-step approach for creating training that actually sticks.

[00:36:50] The CEO Who Showed Up – A powerful story of a leader who transformed a mandatory training into a meaningful cultural moment just by being present.

Connect with Dr. Carrie Graham:
Website: https://www.drcarriegraham.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarriegraham/

Listen today at vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast app!