Kerry O'brien
About Kerry O'brien
Kerry O'Brien is a Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Clio, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the field, having held various roles at companies like Shopify and D2L, and co-hosts the 'How’d You Learn To' podcast.
Work at Clio
Kerry O'Brien has been serving as the Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Clio, a cloud-based legal technology company, since 2023. In this role, O'Brien has led the content strategy for Clio's annual Team Day gathering, achieving an 87 NPS score for the content. O'Brien implemented a multimodal onboarding program that received a 95 NPS from participants. Additionally, O'Brien developed an on-demand facilitation service, which garnered uniformly positive feedback. O'Brien has also created and facilitated leadership development programs, including conversation coaching for pay transparency and the 8-week Basecamp program, while supporting various enablement teams to enhance their learning experiences.
Previous Experience
Before joining Clio, Kerry O'Brien held various positions in learning and development. O'Brien worked at Axonify as Lead of Talent Development from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, O'Brien was at Shopify, serving in multiple roles including Learning Experience Designer for Leadership Development, Enablement Programs Manager, and Senior Facilitator for Leadership Development & Onboarding from 2016 to 2022. O'Brien also worked at D2L as a Learning Program Specialist and Product Training Specialist from 2012 to 2016, and began a career in training at Manulife as a Training Specialist from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Kerry O'Brien holds a Master of Arts in Leadership from the University of Guelph, which was completed in 2022. O'Brien also earned a Bachelor of Education (BEd) in Adult Education from Brock University between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, O'Brien obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from the University of Waterloo, completing the program from 2001 to 2006. O'Brien's educational background supports a strong foundation in learning and development practices.
Podcast Co-Host
Kerry O'Brien co-hosts the 'How’d You Learn To' podcast, which focuses on topics related to learning and development. This platform allows O'Brien to engage with a broader audience and share insights into effective learning strategies and practices within the field.
Core Competencies in Learning and Development
At Clio, Kerry O'Brien has established best practices in core learning and development competencies. This includes developing intake processes and enhancing stakeholder engagement. O'Brien's work in these areas contributes to the overall effectiveness of the learning programs implemented at Clio.