About Les

I believe learning changes everything.

For over 20 years, I've been in the business of helping people grow — not through checkbox training, but through intentional, human-centered learning experiences that actually stick. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and everything in between. And no matter the size of the organization, the work always comes back to the same thing: people.

Les Adkins — Learning & Development Leader

How I work

My approach

I don't believe in one-size-fits-all training. Every organization has its own culture, challenges, and goals — and the learning strategy has to match. I start by listening, then design with intention.

Whether I'm building a leadership development program, facilitating a high-stakes workshop, or speaking to a room of 5000, my goal is the same: create an experience that moves people from where they are to where they need to be.

I'm currently open to remote consulting, speaking dates, seminars and full-time L&D leadership roles where I can bring this approach to a your organization and  team.

"The best learning experiences don't feel like training. They feel like a conversation you didn't want to end."

Les Adkins

What I bring

Core skills & expertise

A career built across disciplines — here's where I bring the most value.

Facilitation & Workshop Design

95%

Designing and leading high-energy, participatory workshops that create real dialogue and lasting behavior change — in-person and virtual.

Leadership Development

92%

Building cohort-based programs, coaching frameworks, and succession pipelines that develop the next generation of organizational leaders.

Instructional Design

90%

Curriculum architecture, eLearning development, and blended learning programs grounded in adult learning theory and measurable outcomes.

Public Speaking & Keynotes

88%

Keynote presentations and breakout sessions at conferences, corporate events, and leadership summits — bringing substance and energy to every stage.

Change Management

85%

Supporting organizations through transitions with structured change frameworks, stakeholder communication, and learning interventions that reduce friction.

In action

See it in action

Watch Les in action — from keynote stages to workshop rooms.

Let's build something together.

I'm actively looking for remote L&D leadership and consulting opportunities. If you think there's a fit, I'd love to have a conversation.

Les Adkins

Learning & Development leader helping organizations grow through intentional design, facilitation, and human-centered strategy.

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"Learning is the work."

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Available for remote consulting & speaking engagements