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Step inside the mind of an entrepreneur who turned a personal struggle into a thriving business. This month Westy chats with Renata and Lockhart from Wallacespace. After years of frustration trying to find a high-quality, welcoming training venue in London, Renata decided to create her own. She'll share how she created a business that not only understands the needs of trainers and learners but also provides a space that truly encourages innovation.
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Are your OKRs feeling like an outdated exam that's holding your team back and causing "vision debt"?
Westy is joined by Radhika Dutt, who argues it's time to ditch traditional Key Results for OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings). This vision-driven system fosters collaborative learning and truly moves the needle.
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This month Westy is diving into how comedy and learning and development are surprisingly similar, with guest Anthony Williams.
Anthony explains how crucial skills like reading the room, mastering pacing and timing, and using feedback and iteration are for crucial for both learning design and making people laugh.
Plus, we'll hear all about the amazing Couch to 5 Minutes programme, which has already helped over 30 new comics gain confidence both on and off stage.
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Westy is joined by Jo Harley, a true trailblazer in employee engagement and co-founder of Hendrick & Hyde and Korero, whose two decades of experience — including deep roots in the hospitality industry — have transformed countless businesses.
Join us as we dive into her insights on creating dynamic, engaging, and genuinely fulfilling environments where people don't just work, but truly want to stay!
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Ever wonder if your most 'challenging' team members are actually your greatest untapped resource? What if the very people who push boundaries, question the status quo, and sometimes even ruffle feathers are the ones your organisation needs to thrive?
In this episode, Judith Germain flips conventional wisdom on its head, revealing why true leadership in today's fast-changing world means learning to spot, nurture, and strategically unleash the power of 'strategic mavericks.'
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Ever wonder how to really change behaviour and culture at work? 🤔 Forget boring training videos! This podcast episode dives into the fascinating world of Tom Hickmore's Drama for Change – a surprisingly effective way to spark conversations, build empathy, and unlock real transformation using the power of video drama.
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Five minutes. That's all it takes to transform training with BentoBot. This month, Westy chats with Kimberley Harris from RED Construction to learn how.
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Flight simulators aren't just for pilots. The same technology is being used to address a critical global health issue. Westy sits down with Bonnie Henderson, CEO of HelpMeSee, to explore this fascinating connection. Welcome to another "multi-award-winning episode"!
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Discover the transformative world of menopause with Aisling Lord, a pioneering menopause consultant at Meno-ology. Aisling's unique journey through surgical menopause sheds light on the glaring gaps in education and support for women navigating this significant life stage. Fueled by her personal experiences, Aisling's mission is to empower women and workplaces with critical knowledge, dismantling misconceptions and advocating for a more menopause-friendly environment. So, whether you're experiencing menopause, approaching it, or wanting to understand what the women in your life are going through, this episode is for you!
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In this episode, Lorraine Robinson discusses the power of "HDBI - Whole Brain Thinking". We delve into the transformative potential of HDBI - Whole Brain Thinking and explore how this powerful framework can supercharge the effectiveness of diverse teams, creating more inclusive, innovative, and successful work environments.
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Charlotte Pownall, a remarkable woman who seamlessly balances the roles of a dedicated mother, a savvy business coach, and the driving force behind Blue Octopus Learning. Whether you're a working parent, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone looking for inspiration, this episode offers valuable lessons and practical tips to help you achieve your goals.
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Food safety training that staff want to do?! That's the goal of former EHO Natalie Stanton. Join us as Natalie shares how she has swapped her clipboard for a camera to create innovative video content that makes food safety training accessible and fun, all sprinkled with a little spaced-repetition magic.
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Join us as we chat with Ruth McFarlane from "Doing What Really Matters."
Ruth shares her inspiring work educating prisoners and equipping them with valuable, transferable life skills.
She also explains her surprising passion for running and dancing in the heart of Sheffield!
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Forget the days of one-size-fits-all learning! This month, Westy meets with Gemma Nunn, a revolutionary learning designer who's shattering accessibility barriers. Gemma doesn't just create courses; they craft empowering experiences that open doors for everyone.
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Westy delves into the mind of TheNeverPress Magical Realism novelist Graham Thomas. Buckle up as we explore the fascinating parallels between building captivating fiction and designing impactful learning experiences. Get ready for a conversation that'll make you see the magic in storytelling and skill development!
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Westy is joined by Ideas on Stage presentation expert Andrea Pacini this month.
Andrea's got a surprising twist on the usual "practice makes perfect" mantra. It's all about the rehearsals, not the practice.
We learn that rehearsals are focused exploration, a chance to dissect, analyze, and truly inhabit the material. It's not just about getting the steps right; it's also about understanding the why behind them.
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This month, Westy is joined by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Digital Learning Lead Aimee Homer.
They explore a remarkable award-winning Learning Management System designed from the ground up to enhance professional development, empower healthcare workers, and revolutionise the way hospitals deliver training and education.
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This month, Westy chats with Sophie Costin, Director of Learning at Make Real.
Sophie explains how immersive learning is critical in creating an environment where learners connect emotionally with the content.
She also has top VR-related consumer advice on what we should put under our Christmas Trees this year!
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Westy chats with ex-Apple HR and Training expert Leah Steadman.
Now CEO of her own coaching consultancy, Leah takes us through her approach to helping leaders get the most out of themselves.
She also provides a fascinating peep behind the curtain on ensuring a workforce hits the ground running with only a few days of notice when launching key new products.
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Jo Cook joins Westy to embark on a journey to find their own personal purposes.
They discuss the importance of understanding who you are, what truly matters to you, and the impact you want to create in the world.
Can Jo combine her passions to create an extraordinary blend of purpose, art, and learning?
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This month Westy is joined by Organisational Development and HR expert Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, the founder of Metamorphosish.
Paul shares his journey, experiences, and wisdom from years in organisational development, HR leadership, and psychology. A podcast some 15 years in the making...
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Have you grappled with the paralysing terror of public speaking, feeling like an imposter in front of an audience?
Fear no more, as Westy is joined by Matt Matheson, the acclaimed founder of the Speaking Coach, who reveals his secrets to mastering the art of public speaking with ease and authenticity.
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Westy is joined by Jamie Shields from Disabled by Society to explore the significance of accessibility in designing effective learning experiences. The discussion offers valuable tips on designing for screen readers, using closed captions, and incorporating hashtags and emojis to make content more inclusive and engaging.
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Westy is joined by Warwick University's Professor of Behavioural and Data Science, Dr Thomas Hills, and Best at Digital's Behavioural Design Consultant, Charlotte Hills, for a deep dive into how behavioural science can provide crucial help in designing a great learning experience for everyone.
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This month Westy chats with Louise Karwowski, Director of Education at Cognassist.
Louise explains how they are creating and using partnerships to drive ground-breaking research that is changing lives and our society for the better.
The chat also looks at the business benefits of a neuro-diverse workforce, how to tailor learning design to suit everyone's needs, and some top tips to get you started.
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This month Westy chats with an accredited coach, positive psychologist, and TED speaker, Gemma Sandwell.
Gemma talks through her approach to helping people with ambitious dreams overcome their fears and make a massive impact in the world, as well as outlining a 5-step strategy we can all use to get started on the journey.
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This month Westy helps PeopleUnboxed Training Consultant Arlene Marsella reflect on her first year in the team.
Arlene talks through the shift from presenting to facilitating, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how she is finding time to continue her own development.
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This month Westy is joined by PeopleUnboxed co-founder, Tony Manwani, to discuss how their new learning app, BentoBot, is solving three of L&D's biggest problems.
In terms of catering to different learner preferences, stopping people from forgetting and making learning fun, BentoBot is good to go.
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This month, a different type of show as MindBoost's Caleb Foster joins Westy to take a deep dive into creating learning with the OpenSource ADAPT tool.
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Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Totara Learning's managing director, Lars Hyland.
They discuss the importance of a training approach that includes performance management and employee engagement, in addition to traditional learning, and how Totara can be at the centre of that.
And Lars reflects on his McMuffin-making skills...
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Westy chats with Michelle Hazelton, Managing Director of Anders Pink.
They discuss curation vs creation, how quality needs to trump quantity when it comes to learning content, and how Anders Pink can be part of an invisible learning system.
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Westy catches up with Mind Tools L&D Podcast hosts Ross Garner and Owen Ferguson to discuss performance support tools, how to get started in podcasting and mixing ABBA with paddle boarding.
This month Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Kineo's Global Head of Delivery, Darren Holmes.
They discuss where corporate training and education cross over, the effect of the pandemic on the digital learning market, and how Darren manages a remote team.
Westy spends an hour chatting with Donald Clark about all things AI. How it can help to create learning content, help to mark that content, and even improve image creation and editing.
They also consider how AI can help to solve L&D's biggest challenge - How to make learning stick.
This month Westy is joined by "Mr. StoryTagger" Carl Hodler.
They discuss where storytelling fits into L&D, why people don't do it, and how StoryTagger can help to solve the issue.
They also reminisce about their Dragon vs Spectrum past and Carl's BAFTA nominations.
Westy chats with BestAtDigital's Head of Learning Design, Louisa O'Connell.
Louisa explains how BAD matches behavioural science with digital solutions to challenge bad habits, leading to tangible business results.
It's all about asking the right questions upfront...
Nice Media Creative Director Tom Hickmore joins Westy for a chat. Tom introduces us to his new book, Watch & Learn, explaining how it can be used to help create award-winning drama for use in L&D projects. Westy is keen to dig into Tom’s pop/punk past too!
This month Westy chats with Lima Delta's Learning Experience Designer Georgie Cooke. She tells us what questions we should be asking, how to add humour to our courses, and why the mix of business advice and House Gospel Choirs works so well.
Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Lightbulb Moment's virtual classroom guru Jo Cook. Jo explains her approach to designing for virtual delivery, reading digital body language, and tells us how to get the most out of our online sessions.
Westy is joined by Paul Coates, Head of Consultancy at Franklin-Covey. Paul explains how uncertainty could be seen as an opportunity, why efficiency with people is ineffective and the difficulty of ordering a chair in a global pandemic.
Westy is joined by John Kusi-Mensah, AVP of MetLife's Global Distribution Academy. John takes us through how MetLife designed and implemented a training system that helped to drive change literally around the globe whilst picking up a host of awards along the way.
With 1 in 4 of us experiencing a mental health problem of some kind each year and more than 595,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety leading to around 15.4 million working days a year being lost, something has to change. Westy is joined by Damian de Scarfo, who is leading that change across his busy group of restaurants by making Mental Health discussions business as usual.
Westy is joined by Sam Watts, Immersive Partnerships Director at Make Real. Sam explains how VR and AR are being used to transform training delivery, embed learning, and open up the possibilities to create a range of unique games.
Westy is joined by Kirstie Greany, Head of Customer Learning at Elucidat. Kirstie introduces us to an excellent free resource for Learning Managers, the Learning at Large Knowledge Hub, and shares her thoughts on the importance of people-centered learning design.
Westy is joined by Jez Anderson, the founder at Praxis. Jez explains the difference between coaching and training, how he helps people be who they want to be and balancing renovating a cottage in rural France with managing a performance consultancy.
Westy is joined by Andy Dent, Oxford Group’s Head of New Business and Marketing. Andy introduces us to 5 Conversations - Oxford Group's approach to having better discussions with your teams, colleagues and stakeholders.
Westy is joined by Aggie Mutuma, Managing Director at Mahogany Inclusion Partners. She tells us how to navigate the inclusion minefield, discusses lower league football, and provides a clear insight into how businesses can embrace a D&I culture.
Westy is joined by Lorraine Thom, Learning & Development Lead at iconic footwear brand Dr Martens. She tells us about her time training 100,000+ learners at the London Olympics, the development of vegan leather and how MemoryBox is helping Dr Martens staff to stop forgetting.
Westy is joined by Lacoste Footwear Senior HR business partner, Deborah Mowbray, to chat about balancing remote working with the need to get back into the office. Can we have the best of both worlds?
Westy gets to chat with PeopleUnboxed Co-founders and Directors, Jo Morgan and Tony Manwani, and learns how they can help him stop forgetting.
Westy gets the chance to catch-up with Caleb Foster, CEO of MindBoost Learning, to get his take on the current L&D landscape.