Rethinking Learning, Competency, and Careers with Rachel Kay

Welcome to Scale Sessions: straight-talking, unfiltered chats with growth leaders. We bring real-world insights from female revenue leaders on the front lines. Our guests are hands-on change-markers navigating the daily challenges of scaling businesses. Whether you're a CRO, VP of Sales, or a marketing leader, Scale Sessions delivers candid, no-nonsense advice to help you boost revenue and overcome growth roadblocks. Get ready for practical takeaways you can implement immediately for real impact. Let’s start scaling. In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson are joined by Rachel Kay, Director of Education at Learning People Global, to explore the evolving world of education and career development. With over 30 years in learning solutions, Rachel shares her expertise on communication, being the only female in the room and how career changers might be the perfect new addition for your team. Tune in for actionable insights on career progression, and how to build your team’s accountability in large projects..

Let’s start scaling.

In this episode, hosts Tom Lavery and Nicola Anderson are joined by Rachel Kay, Director of Education at Learning People Global, to explore the evolving world of education and career development. With over 30 years in learning solutions, Rachel shares her expertise in communication, being the only female in the room, and how career changers might be the perfect new addition for your team. Tune in for actionable insights on career progression and how to build your team’s accountability in large projects..

Rachel Kay is a seasoned leader in learning solutions with over 30 years of experience. As the Director of Education at Learning People Global, she drives growth through product development strategies that are in line with client and industry challenges. Rachel has held senior board-level positions, including Chief Learning Officer at Babington, where she drove product development strategies to address client and industry challenges.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] Intro
[00:01:10] The Role of a Director of Education
[00:03:20] Emerging Job Markets in Tech
[00:04:25] Navigating Male-Dominated Environments
[00:13:14] Building High-Performing Teams Across Cultures
[00:17:07] Empowering Career Changers
[00:20:22] The Need for Curriculum Evolution
[00:28:27] The Power of Curiosity in Leadership
[00:29:27] Rapid Fire Round