About
Esther Matthews M.Ed., MBA
With a proven track record in leading large-scale learning solutions in a SaaS environment and 10+ years in education and corporate L&D, I specialize in developing and implementing learning product strategies to accelerate customer business goals, vision, and culture.
I also leverage change management best practices and methodologies, such as stakeholder engagement, communication strategies, awareness planning, personas and use cases, and ongoing measurement.
What I’m known for:
- Identifying organizational challenges and targeted areas for improvement by capturing business objectives and detailed end-user requirements.
- Defining success metrics and monitoring progress towards their achievement.
- Conducting enablement events to educate and involve our customer's champions, and business stakeholders.
- Deep knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design
- Fostering an environment of continuous learning
Recommendations
Esther is a talented and innovative professional. When we worked together, she consistently exceeded expectations and worked diligently to ensure that new team members were provided the tools they needed to excel. During my onboarding experience, Esther shared vital tips and additional resources with me. She was also instrumental in establishing key learning and development processes and procedures for our team. Esther personifies what it means to be a leader, and I truly believe that she is an asset to the learning and development community.
- Krystin McCauley | Content Designer 2, Microsoft
Esther and I have worked together, as part of ATD Greater Atlanta. I have observed and experienced a number of significant leadership qualities in Esther. Most recently, her production of the series "Rise Like a Phoenix" revealed her innovation attuned to the current and tumultuous employment crisis. Esther is a strategic thinker in that the series offered insightful and actionable ideas for one seeking to move into the Learning and Development space.
Learning and Development is about change. Yet change, for most of us, can be unsettling and daunting. To be engaged by Esther is to feel welcomed, envisioned, and empowered. The result is a boost in confidence and an eagerness to expand one's horizons. ATD Greater Atlanta is the better for having Esther on their team. I heartily commend Esther to any organization seeking to motivate and develop their leadership pool!
- Brett A. Campbell | Boar's Head Brand | Certified Dale Carnegie Trainer | Public Speaker