Dr. Steven Linley

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Learning and Development Strategist

Today, we’re joined by Steven Linley, a learning and development strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations and educators turn learning into a driver of real performance.

With a Ph.D. in Adult Learning and Organizational Leadership, Steven designs learning systems that go beyond content delivery to create sustained behavior change—aligning how people learn with how results are achieved.

He’s contributed to award-winning learning organizations and supported initiatives that have increased student retention by more than 20%. At FōKUS, his work reflects a shared belief that clarity, intentional design, and human-centered systems are what turn growth and transformation into something sustainable and measurable.

Designing Learning That Actually Changes Behavior With Dr. Steven Linley
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June 7, 2026

Designing Learning That Actually Changes Behavior With Dr. Steven Linley

Training that doesn’t change behavior is just content, and content alone won’t move a business metric. Jackie sat down with Dr. Steven Linley, a learning strategist and adult learning expert, to unpack how to turn “we need training” into performance that lasts. From the first stakeholder request to the final coaching touchpoint, Steven shows how to investigate like a detective, separate red herrings from root causes, and design solutions that fit the real constraints of work. If you’re ready to...
Guest: Dr. Steven Linley
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