Best of Build A Vibrant Culture: Unlocking the Power of Adult Learning with Dr. Carrie Graham

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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!

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From executive coaching, culture-shifting workshops, or long-term partnerships, my work is to help you develop your next leaders.

I was fortunate to learn this early from an exceptional leader. She took an eager, overconfident new hire and developed me into a capable leader.

I went on to lead marketing & training for 80+ sites across the U.S. Later, I went out and got almost every credential in leadership development you’ve heard of. (see the list)

Since that time, I’ve joined organizations in almost every industry to build VIBRANT CULTURES where employees take initiative and true ownership in their work.

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