Leadership rarely breaks down in theory. It breaks down in the moment when competing priorities, organizational friction, and human dynamics collide. In this webinar, Abilitie’s Product leaders Luke Owings and Heather Beckham explore how experiential learning can be intentionally designed to recreate those moments, surfacing the high stakes leadership decisions people actually face, and why practicing judgment, communication, and influence in realistic contexts is essential for lasting behavior change.

You will also get a behind-the-scenes look at how Abilitie’s newest product, Case Challenges, was designed and built. The session walks through how these interactive cases blend immersive storytelling, AI-enabled interaction, and faculty-led debriefs to turn in-the-moment choices into clear, observable workplace behaviors. You’ll learn how the format drives engagement and practical insight—so participants leave with actionable growth, not just concepts.
 

Heather Beckham is a leadership development specialist with deep experience creating immersive learning programs for global organizations. As a co-author of 15 Harvard Business School case studies, she blends academic rigor with practical application to build high-impact learning journeys. Heather also brings significant corporate experience, with roles in finance at Ford Motor Company and as a vice president of strategy at Turner Broadcasting.  These experiences inform her approach to building learning programs that reflect complex, real-world business environments.

After falling in love with education at business school, Luke Owings has built his career around developing others through the power of hands-on learning. An expert in team building, leadership development and people operations, Luke is vice president of product at Abilitie, where he leverages his deep expertise in designing and developing learning journeys for professional learners across industries. Before joining Abilitie, Luke was with McKinsey & Company and the Fullbridge Program.