Elevate Your Voice: An Executive Framework for L&D Leaders

Business priorities shift fast, and the L&D leaders who thrive are the ones who can shift with them, speaking the language of the business and earning a permanent seat at the executive table.

In this session, Ann Stott, former Chief Learning Officer at Biogen and Senior Learning & Talent Strategy Consultant, joins Carla Torgerson, Solution Architect at SweetRush, for an insider look at how L&D leaders can move beyond traditional program delivery to become indispensable strategic partners.

Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of corporate learning, Ann and Carla will share a proven framework for building executive credibility, and show you how to align your initiatives with what the business actually cares about, so your impact is measurable, visible, and valued.

In this session, you will:

• Sharpen your Executive Acumen: Understand what executives really expect from L&D, and learn how top learning leaders use that insight to drive real business impact.
• Strengthen your Relationship Management: Apply two proven trust-building strategies to deepen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Build a durable Growth Mindset: Develop habits that keep you adaptable, credible, and valuable as business needs evolve.
• Activate your Business Savvy: Learn to map decision-makers, anticipate resistance, and navigate informal power structures with confidence.