The Trusted Learning Advisor
A 2-Day Experiential Workshop for L&D Professionals
Become a strategic partner to your business
L&D professionals are uniquely positioned to drive impact across the organization—but only when theyʼre seen as more than just training coordinators. This program is designed to elevate L&D professionals from order takers to trusted learning advisors.

Who Should Attend?
L&D professionals with 1-10 years of experience including:
Post-MBA talent and others in L&D roles
Learning partners, specialists, or internal learning consultants
Ideal for teams seeking to build stronger presence in the organization, through business acumen and capability in stakeholder management, solution design, and learning impact evaluation.
Key Outcomes
By the end of this 2-day in-person workshop, participants will be able to:
Build stronger stakeholder relationships using tools like empathy maps
Probe for root causes and business needs using Action Mapping
Evaluate and design relevant learning solutions aligned with desired outcomes
Demonstrate learning impact through targeted data collection strategies
Be seen as credible, strategic contributors to the business
What Does
This Session Offer?
This session isn’t just another training. It’s a high-impact, application-focused experience designed to equip you with tools you can use right away.
Backed by over 15 years of experience working closely with L&D leaders and designing transformative programs, a few of which have won Brandon Hall Awards in 2024 and 2025, this session is built to deliver what truly matters — relevance, depth, and actionability.
What to expect:
Experiential design that goes beyond theory — you’ll be engaged from the start.
Real-world tools designed for immediate application — grounded in stakeholder realities and practical constraints.
Key Insights from a seasoned L&D stakeholder and from The Trusted Learning Advisor book by Keith Keating.
Cross-industry learning — interact and network with peers from other organizations, gain new perspectives, and exchange ideas.
Application-focus — throughout the two days, you’ll work with case studies, group activities, and reflections that help you apply new insights in real time.
Resources — get a detailed takeaway resource to use daily on the job as a guide with useful tools, examples, etc.
Special Segment: Learning from a Leader
The session is being co-facilitated with a seasoned L&D practitioner from industry, sharing real-world insights on:
- Earning trust from senior stakeholders
- Designing for business relevance
- Demonstrating ROI in budget-conscious environments
Details to be revealed closer to the workshop!
Logistics
Date: 12-13th September 2025
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
(both days)
In-person only
Bangalore
(venue to be shared shortly)
Early Bird (latest by 1st Sep): Rs. 14,990 Rs. 19,990
per participant (includes lunch, snacks and tea)
Standard: Rs. 19,990 per participant
20 seats only
Ready to Nominate Participants?
Reach out to your FocusU account manager or drop us a note at:
Email: hello@focusu.com
Call: +91-8882337788
Spaces are limited for this workshop, so we recommend early nominations. For more than 3 per organization – volume discounts will be available.
Join us in shaping the next generation of strategic L&D advisors!