We're thrilled to have Dwayne Britton, the head of global learning and development at "On," an innovative athletic shoe and performance sportswear company based in Switzerland. Dwayne brings a fascinating and diverse background, from performing on cruise ships to working with renowned brands like Apple and Adidas. In this episode, Dwayne shares: The unique culture and learning philosophy at "on," which emphasizes autonomy, entrepreneurship, agency, and inclusion. The company's flagship learning program, Spark, and their "school of leaders" initiative, designed to foster communication, trust, and psychological safety in leaders at all levels.His career journey, his passion for DEI, leadership development, and the importance of creating a psychologically safe and inclusive workplace. The challenge of maintaining a cohesive culture while scaling and the philosophy of employees owning their career development. With a background in learning, brand and program management, Dwayne is passionate about designing & facilitating premium experiences for classrooms, conference rooms and communities.He has had the privilege of working with some renowned brands and measure personal success more by how much he is living into my core values: connection, entrepreneurship, creativity, verve & fun. Currently, Dwayne serves as the Head of Global Learning & Development at On, leading initiatives to help the Oniverse elevate itself, build high-performing teams, and confidently guide On's culture and business into the future. His team's portfolio includes onboarding and leadership development, among several other culture-steeped learning programs. Previously, at Zalando, Dwayne led learning and development efforts within a startup team, supporting rapid team scaling and cross-functional collaboration. His journey includes roles at Apple, where he led a consumer training program and was a regional business trainer, and at Adidas, where Dwayne managed brand flagship projects and strategic collaboration initiatives. Dwayne shares, "Each experience on my career journey has deepened my commitment to my core values of connection, entrepreneurship, creativity, verve, and fun — which in turn impacts my approach to leadership and development." Beyond his professional endeavors, Dwayne enjoys: 5K Photo Tours: Exploring nearly 60 countries, he’s found snapping shots while jogging a great way to discover new places.Language Immersion: Spending 12 weeks in Spain and Argentina, and currently immersed in German ("Wunderbar").The Breakfast of Champions: Cold Pizza + Hot Coffee (#IYKYK). Connect with Andy Storch: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank Conference Connect with Dwayne Britton: LinkedIn Website