Join Ann Stott, Senior Learning & Talent Strategy Consultant, and Carla Torgerson, Solution Architect at SweetRush, for an insider look at how L&D leaders can transcend traditional roles to become indispensable strategic partners. 

They will share a proven framework for building executive credibility and demonstrate how to align your initiatives with the pulse of the business to drive measurable, high-impact results.

In this session, you will move beyond theory to master the specific skills required to navigate informal power structures and show up as a trusted advisor who delivers business outcomes, not just training.

In this session, you will:

• Improve your Executive Acumen by understanding what executives expect—and how top learning leaders use those insights to influence real business impact.
• Strengthen your Relationship Management skills by applying two trust-building strategies to deepen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Build habits that sharpen your Growth Mindset and keep you valuable at the table.
• Activate your Business Savvy by mapping decision makers, anticipating resistance, and navigating informal power structures