Proving Impact, Building Culture: Champions of the Kirkpatrick Four Levels®

In the season finale of the Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa brings together three dynamic leaders who are proving every day that learning doesn't matter unless it makes a difference. Join Veronica Soria, Genevieve Nystrom, and Deana Brown, practitioners and champions of the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® (aka the Kirkpatrick Model), as they share how they've built evaluation into the DNA of their organization. Whether you're leading training in the military, higher education, or global consulting, this episode offers real-world strategies for showing impact, shifting culture, and leading with courage. 🔑 Key Takeaways: How to align stakeholders around performance outcomes—not activity Why courage and consistency are the foundations of learning cultures How these leaders went beyond smile sheets to track real behavior change Practical tips for integrating Level 3 and 4 data into performance conversations What it feels like when learning earns a seat at the strategy table 🎯 Topics Covered: Learning evaluation strategy Kirkpatrick Four Levels® in action Culture building and leadership ROI and behavior change Building systems for continuous improvement 🎧 Don't miss this special sendoff to the season—packed with wisdom, candor, and real talk from three true champions of impact. Learn more about the Kirkpatrick Model Watch the Show on YouTube! Submit your Questions/Stories: Do you have a question you would like us to answer on the Kirkpatrick Podcast? Have a story about how the Kirkpatrick Podcast or other Kirkpatrick events/programs have positively impacted your career? We would love to hear from you! Follow this link to submit your questions and/or stories, and we may just share them on the next episode of the Kirkpatrick Podcast.