From Checkbox to Confidence: Effective SMB Compliance Training

Dr. Jen Farthing is a visionary leader in ethics and compliance learning, with a passion for transforming workplace education to prepare global workforces for the future of work. As General Manager of Ethics & Compliance Learning at NAVEX, she drives innovation in learning strategy, content design, and organizational impact, with a focus on creating award-winning, customer-centric programs that blend ethical leadership with practical compliance solutions.

With over 20 years of experience in education technology, Jen is a recognized expert in areas such as leadership development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), and the ethics of artificial intelligence. Her approach combines thought leadership with data-driven decision-making, delivering measurable outcomes in workforce resilience, compliance engagement, and organizational ROI. From curriculum design to translation and localization, Jen’s work ensures that learning programs resonate across diverse, global audiences.

Jen’s career includes contributing to the World Economic Forum’s Chief Learning Officers Working Group and its Initiative on the Future of Education, Gender, and Work, where she helped shape strategies to prepare today’s workforce for tomorrow’s challenges. A Doctor of Education specializing in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College, she is passionate about fostering growth mindsets, building high-performance teams, and operationalizing effective learning methods.

A solutions architect at heart, Jen excels at turning compliance training programs from “need to” into “want to,” engaging learners while addressing organizational risks. She believes in the power of education to not only drive compliance but also to transform culture, ensuring businesses are equipped to thrive in an ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Kara, the Sr. Director of Product Marketing for the NAVEX One Platform, strives every day to leverage her expertise to translate the NAVEX value and show how we solve the day-to-day challenges of our customers. With over 20 years of marketing experience, she has continued to bring to market software and features aimed at improving user and employee experiences when performing risk and compliance tasks. She endeavors to help customers understand how NAVEX can assist them in achieving regulatory and cultural objectives by developing comprehensive marketing strategies that highlight what makes NAVEX products truly different. 

Before joining NAVEX, Kara refined her skills as both a competitive and product marketing manager at companies such as Xerox and Kodak Alaris, concentrating on digital transformation and artificial intelligence and increasing her knowledge in these innovative fields. She holds a master’s degree in marketing and is passionate about empowering companies to develop innovative software platforms that effectively address their customers’ most challenging needs. Leveraging her profound knowledge of technology, she is dedicated to crafting engaging and persuasive narratives that resonate deeply with customers’ needs and desires.

Michael Sayne is a seasoned legal and compliance leader with over two decades of experience in law, governance, and risk management. He previously served as Deputy General Counsel (Corporate Compliance) at Pilot Company, where he navigated complex regulatory landscapes and led the implementation of effective compliance frameworks. A proud alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Michael holds both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctor.

Known for developing strategic programs that enhance operational resilience and mitigate risks, Michael is a trusted advisor and dynamic speaker. He is passionate about empowering legal and compliance professionals to leverage data-driven insights, streamline incident management processes, and foster cultures of ethical excellence.

With deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and the integration of technology into governance, Michael is committed to helping organizations thrive in today’s evolving regulatory environment.