Hi! I’m JD — founder of LearnGeek. I believe everyone—no matter their role, tenure, location, or background—deserves the chance to do their best work. I help organizations rethink how they enable people in today’s fast-changing workplace.
For more than 20 years, I’ve partnered with some of the world’s most dynamic brands, including Disney, Kaplan, AMC, and Axonify. Today, I’m recognized as the leading expert on frontline learning and engagement, as well as a prolific author and sought-after speaker in the global HR and L&D communities. My work centers on high-impact enablement strategies—spanning modern learning ecosystems, knowledge sharing, microlearning, digital storytelling, and AI-powered solutions.
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"JD simplifies the complex to make learning accessible to anyone who wants it."
Read my first book.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem - A New Mindset for the Ever-Changing Workplace is my practical, personal, humorous take on the role L&D must play in building disruption-ready organizations.
This isn't just an L&D book. This is my story - how I learned to help organizations navigate nonstop workplace change during my 20+ years in operations and talent development with companies like Disney, Kaplan, AMC, and Axonify.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem is available now anywhere awesome business books are sold. Grab your copy today!
Pre-order my next book.
The Frontline Enablement Playbook is a practical guide to redesigning work to fit the deskless workforce.
Featuring insights from 50+ L&D leaders, HR professionals, executives, technologists, managers, and employees, my new book explores the challenges and opportunities facing the 80% of the global workforce we rely on to keep the world running.
The Frontline Enablement Playbook drops worldwide on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Pre-order your copy now!
"JD is a snarky oracle. He can uncover the truth of a situation in a unique and undeniable way."
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I deliver keynotes, education sessions and workshops to global audiences. Check out my full Event Schedule to see where I'll be sharing proven practices and real-world stories next.
"In my 30 years in L&D, that was the best presentation of ideas I've ever seen."
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I share industry insights, proven practices and personal stories on my LearnGeek YouTube Channel. Subscribe to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations on learning strategy, AI-powered tech and frontline enablement!
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