Erica J. Keeps

About the Author

Erica J. Keeps is a distinguished author and training expert renowned for her innovative approaches to adult learning and professional development. With a career spanning decades in instructional design and facilitation, she has empowered countless professionals to transform traditional training methods into dynamic, engaging experiences that drive real behavioral change. Her seminal work, Telling Ain't Training, revolutionized the field by emphasizing interactive techniques over passive lecturing, and its updated counterpart, Telling Ain't Training, 2nd edition: Updated, Expanded, Enhanced, builds on this foundation with fresh insights, practical tools, and contemporary examples tailored to today's fast-paced workplaces. Keeps' expertise extends to consulting for Fortune 500 companies, where she advocates for learner-centered strategies that foster retention and application. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she continues to influence the evolution of training practices worldwide through her accessible, evidence-based writing.