Transforming Training and Leadership with Kim Dooley
Transforming Training and Leadership with Kim Dooley  
Podcast: Business Insider: Round Table Podcast
Published On: Fri Feb 20 2026
Description: In this episode of Business Insider Roundtable, host Lisa Begley speaks with Kim Dooley, a professor, global speaker, researcher, and CEO of Tech Training Group, about the importance of effective leadership training and why traditional programs often fall short. Kim has decades of experience in global leadership development and adult education, working with organizations in over 40 countries. She’s helped leaders grow and transform their teams by creating sustainable training programs that stick, empowering individuals to truly apply what they’ve learned.Kim explains how traditional training often focuses on surface-level metrics like room temperature or food quality, but fails to assess the transfer of knowledge or behavior change. Through her work, she’s pioneered methods that prioritize active learning, cultural understanding, and leadership development. Whether you're a corporate leader, educator, or someone interested in personal growth, this episode dives deep into why training needs to go beyond the classroom and how organizations can bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.Key takeaways from this episode:Why traditional training fails to create lasting changeThe importance of cultural sensitivity in global training programsHow to design training that leads to real transformationThe role of emotional intelligence in leadership developmentKim’s personal journey of transitioning from academia to life coaching, and what that means for her work todayTune in for practical insights on creating sustainable growth, both as an individual and within your organization.Key topics discussed:The flaws in traditional leadership training modelsThe impact of active learning and participatory approaches in trainingHow to design effective training for adult learnersThe power of emotional intelligence in leadership rolesKim’s work as a mentor, life coach, and authorInsights from her upcoming book When Life Misses a Note and her journey as a writerIf you're interested in creating lasting change through leadership training and personal development, this episode is for you!