Learning Through Experience: Carlee Wolfe on Growth, Curiosity, and Leadership at Work

Описание: What does meaningful learning at work look like in practice?

In this episode of Your Next Success, host Dr. Caroline Sangal speaks with Carlee Wolfe, a strategist and connector who focuses on adult learning, leadership development, and growth in the workplace.

Carlee shares a clear way to think about learning that centers on experience, connection, and curiosity. She describes how shared activities and real-life application help ideas stick and how simple, steady support gives adults confidence as they build new skills.

The conversation also explores the role of AI in learning and leadership and ways tools can enhance development while people and relationships remain central.

In this episode:
🔵 Adult learning and growth in the workplace
🔵 Leadership development that supports real behavior change
🔵 Why shared experiences help learning land
🔵 Curiosity as a driver for growth and career direction
🔵 AI tools that support learning, coaching, and feedback
🔵 The 3Cs framework: Clarity, Confidence, Curiosity
🔵 The 3 Essentials: Information, Support, Encouragement

Timestamps:
0:00 - Episode Introduction
1:17 - "Meet Carlee Wolfe, leadership strategist"
2:39 - Growing up in the Chicago area
4:07 - Kinesthetic learning and memory
6:55 - Parents' work (Tax CPA & nonprofit)
9:11 - High school specialized interests
10:26 - Taking high school leadership classes
11:37 - Fascinated by human stories and journeys
13:42 - The big leap to Arizona State
15:39 - Wool uniforms in 110-degree heat
17:31 - Study abroad and building community
19:04 - First job: USA Volleyball internship
21:57 - Early online course development
22:51 - Using Goalball to teach leadership
24:39 - Team processing for Beijing Olympics
25:00 - Back to school: HR Development
26:08 - Working full-time while getting Master's
28:02 - Pivoting to Change Management
29:37 - Consulting was the natural next step
31:03 - Missing impact, joining Under Armour
32:03 - From retail to hospitality (Hyatt)
34:21 - Best practices for adult learning at work
35:54 - AI strategy and employee upskilling
37:36 - AI coaching augments human connection
38:13 - AI coaching increases access for all
41:15 - The future belongs to the curious worker
42:30 - How to connect with Carlee Wolfe
43:36 - Defining authentic success and growth
44:57 - Challenges create learnings and fuel moves

🔗 Connect with Carlee Wolfe
LinkedIn:   / carleeawolfe  

🔗 Connect with Dr. Caroline Sangal and Next Success
Website: https://nextsuccesscareers.com
LinkedIn:   / carolinesangal  

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