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DR. TEKEISHA ZIMMERMAN: SPEAKER REEL
Experience Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman's speaking style through highlights from conference keynotes, university classrooms, podcast interviews, and leadership development sessions. Whether addressing executives, educators, or learning professionals, her work creates connection, invites voice, and inspires meaningful action.
HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR L&D INITIATIVES FUEL ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
Most learning programs aim for impact but few drive real change. In this episode of GydeBites, I share why that gap exists and what L&D teams can do differently — from avoiding the most common missteps in change management to personalizing learning at scale.
THE INTERSECTION OF EMPATHY & LEADERSHIP
At ATD 2024, I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Learning Culture podcast with amazing host, Andrew Barry. In this episode, I reflect on my time at Amazon, the role intentionality plays in leadership development, and why empathy is not a soft skill but a strategic one.
CURIOSITY, AI, AND THE NEXT ERA OF L&D
In this episode of The Intelligence Amplifiers Podcast, I reflect on my journey from call center trainer to Clinical Professor, why curiosity matters more than expertise in L&D, and how the VERSE Framework™ was inspired by storytelling and real-time engagement. The future of learning is more human, not less.
WHAT I LEARNED WHEN THE BUSINESS SAID NO
In April, I had the pleasure o speaking at Performance Impact Week, an online conference that was attended by participants in over 20 countries. My topic was on building a leadership development function from the ground up — using human-centred design and data to pick the right starting point, and still missing something critical. Includes her BUILD framework. Start at 31:35 to learn more about my BUILD model for gaining business buy-in for learning initiatives.
MEDIA KIT
Everything you need to feature Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman for speaking engagements, media interviews, podcasts, and events. Download approved headshots, professional bios, and speaker information for use in promotional and media materials.
INFORMATIONAL SHORTS
FREESTYLE FACILITATION: THRIVING WHEN TRAINING DOESN'T GO AS PLANNED
We all have times when sessions we facilitate go sideways. Learn 3 tips to handle those moments in this video by Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman, creator of the VERSE framework and founder of Masterpiece in Progress Learning.
I SLIPPED AND FELL INTO L&D: NOW WHAT?
If you found yourself in an L&D role in a non-traditional way, here's 3 pieces of advice to help you along your journey. And welcome to the wonderful world of Learning & Development! Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman, founder of Masterpiece in Progress Learning and creator of the VERSE framework shares insights.
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MASTERPIECE IN PROGRESS LEARNING
Less Silence. More Courage.
Helping people use their voice, build courage, and act on what they know.
Founded by Dr. Tekeisha Zimmerman, speaker, author, learning AND DEVELOPMENT LEADER, and creator of VERSE™.
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