JD Dillon | SpeakerHub

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Bio

JD Dillon began his career on the frontline, managing movie theaters and theme parks. With 25 years of experience leading operations and L&D at dynamic organizations like Disney, AMC and Kaplan, he has become a recognized authority on performance enablement and a passionate advocate for improving the employee experience.

As the Chief Learning Officer of Axonify, JD develops technology and services that empower over 4 million frontline workers worldwide to perform at their best every day.

A sought-after speaker, author and advisor, he specializes in ecosystem strategy and AI-enabled practices through his LearnGeek brand. JD’s latest book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem, offers a personal, practical, hilarious perspective on L&D’s evolving role in today’s workplace.

Current position (2)

Founder

LearnGeek

Chief Learning Officer

Axonify

Degrees (2)

MBA

Kaplan University

2010 to 2012

Communication and Marketing

University of Central Florida

1999 to 2003

Presentations

Presentations (3)

Untapped Potential: Enable Your Deskless Workforce to Power Your Business

Frontline workers make up 80% of the global workforce. They’re the ones driving the business forward - serving customers, moving products, making it all happen. But too often, they’re left behind when it comes to organizational strategy and investment.

It's time to challenge outdated assumptions and explore how modern tools, tactics and technologies can equip frontline teams with the capability and confidence they need to do a great job - every shift.

The Modern Learning Mindset: Rethinking L&D in Today's Workplace

How can we possibly keep up?

That question is everywhere right now - and for good reason. The pace of change is relentless. New processes, regulations, products, and technologies keep piling on. Companies are scrambling to fill critical skill gaps. Budgets are tightening. Expectations are rising.

And right in the middle of it all - between executives, managers, IT, legal, and frontline teams - sits L&D. Expected to keep everyone ready for whatever comes next, but often without the time, tools, or resources to do it right.

It’s time to rethink the entire system. By re-architecting the learning ecosystem, we can move faster, build smarter solutions, and make sure the people we support are always ready - no matter comes next.

Harness AI to Transform Your Learning Ecosystem

Welcome to the new era of enablement!

AI is reshaping how work gets done - and with it, how people grow, connect, and perform on the job. Organizations can’t just tweak around the edges. It’s time to rewire the way we support our people.

Discover a practical, step-by-step approach to designing an AI-enabled performance ecosystem that meets the moment. Because this isn’t just evolution - it’s a total reinvention of learning at work.

Past talks (6)

The Modern Learning Mindset: Influencing Stakeholders to Think Differently

ATD25 International Conference & Expo

Washington, DC | USA

The Modern Learning Ecosystem: A New Mindset for Today's Workplace

Bank Trainers Conference & Expo

Orlando, FL | USA

October 8, 2025

Where tech meets the human touch: Enable hospitality staff to make a business impact

Digital Transformation in Hotels and Hospitality Summit 2025

Orlando, FL | USA

Untapped Potential: How to Architect Your Frontline Enablement Strategy