The Assembly

In this great episode, Adam chats with Neil Cunningham. Neil began his career in acting before transitioning into sales. He then moved from sales to training, where he built an L&D program for new hires.  This led him to a career in Learning and Development, where he finds passion in measuring the impact that L&D has on an organisation. Founding Align Learn Do, Neil works to help others bu...

In this fantastic interview, Adam sits down with Fred Thompson of Thirst.  As a seasoned learning and development expert and CEO of Thirst, with over two decades of experience helping businesses create learning environments that level up learner engagement, Fred offers his insights on transforming L&D through skills-led practices.  Fred has spearheaded numerous L&D initiatives that have em...

In this bonus episode, Adam and Ruth explore three of the nine leadership lessons Ruth has drawn from interviewing many CEOs and Managing Directors across the UK: Develop a Clear Intention, Actively Manage Yourself, and Deepen Your Listening Skills. These are lessons which culminated in her book, Next Level Leadership (also an Amazon bestseller). Adam and Ruth look at why these different leadershi...

In this fun interview, Shawn Jensen and Mallory Glessner chat with Adam about their experience at, Trainual, a cloud-based training, onboarding and SOP platform.  Mallory is the Manager of Content and Product Marketing at Trainual and currently specialises in process improvement, project management, and fostering positive workplace cultures. Shawn is the Senior Success Coach at Trainual, passionat...

In this brilliant interview, Adam speaks with Matt Jones, Head of Talent at nonbank specialist mortgage lender Pepper Money, responsible for L&D and recruitment.  With 20 years of experience as an L&D professional, he champions continuous learning and a people-centric approach to business through his work at Pepper Money and by delivering talks on neurodiversity. Holding a law degree and a...

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Avinash Chandarana, a learning strategist and proven leader in global workplace learning and performance.  He is an innovative and passionate leader in the L&D space. He integrates AI into learning strategies to create personalised learner experiences on a global level. A fellow at the Learning and Performance Institute and current Learning and Deve...

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks Phil Yetzes, L&D Lead in the Nuclear Business Unit at Morgan Sindall.  He is passionate about leadership development and has crafted bespoke programs for senior executives and trained managers in effective communication and change management. In this episode, Adam and Phil discuss:  The importance of psychological safety in L&D initiatives.  Training...

Liggy and Adam are back with another webinar from the Future Human series - Leading Future Humans - Unleashing the Potential in Others.   Inspired by the Skills for the Future outlined by the World Economic Forum, we'll explore the essential behavioural skills that define tomorrow's leaders. From fostering Resilience to igniting Initiative, we'll equip you with the tools and insights needed to cul...

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Shellie Le Bras, Global Learning and Development Manager at a large international drinks company. She is a passionate advocate for social justice and education and has built her career in L&D on the belief that education drives societal change. With a background in political science and HR, she now leads strategic training initiatives across Europe,...

In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Ash Wedderburn, the Learning & Development Manager at GB Railfreight.  Ash leads on all things training, learning and development. Previously at Showsec and before that at G4S, Ash has a background in identifying learning needs and developing, launching and managing complex learning initiatives in a variety of organisational environments. In this...

In this brilliant interview, Adam speaks with Delphine Mourot, Director at HEC, Executive Coach, Teacher, and Author.  A HEC graduate, Delphine also holds master's degrees in political science, international law and taxation, and European law. She recently co-authored the book Take the Lead, which is focused on developing female leaders.  She now works with C-Suites, Managing Directors and Executi...

In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Lars Hyland Managing Director EMEA at Totara Learning.  Lars has over 27 years of experience in the design and implementation of large scale learning programs and performance improvement solutions. He's also a conference speaker and a passionate advocate for the positive impact technology has on learning and education. In this episode Adam and Lars d...

What we've learned from piloting and launching audio learning in multiple organisations. Assemble You launched in 2022 with a mission to bring podcast-style learning to time-poor, screen-fatigued professionals and frontline workers. Allowing learning to be accessible and consumed at a convenient time for workers. In this session, Adam and Rich, Co-Founders of Assemble You, will take you through: T...

In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Dr Keith O'Brian, Director of Consulting at Influence at Work, about how to use persuasion and influence at work in a learning and development context. Keith currently leads a team of behavioural scientists to create innovative solutions that change behaviour and achieve organisational objectives. He is an expert in designing persuasive technology to...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Ann O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Adora.  Adora is a women's health platform that focuses on helping women understand the signs of menopause and providing resources to organisations that support women in this process.  Adam and Ann discuss:  What the menopause is and the symptoms that can be experienced. Ann's own journey with her GP and what led to the creatio...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Rebecca Tisdale who is a Learning Leader for a global corporation.  Rebecca specialises in implementing transformation programs through consulting, designing, leading, and coordinating cutting-edge learning solutions to serve global audiences. In this episode, Adam and Rebecca discuss:  The challenges of rolling out new L&D tech in large organisations  The b...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Craig Hamill, Digital and Innovation Leading Lead, and Lyndsay Taylor, Head of L&D at Direct Line,  Both Craig and Lyndsay have been working in L&D for 20 years; with their combined experience, they discuss what challenges and interventions have happened at Direct Line over the past few years.  In this episode, Adam, Lyndsay and Craig discuss: The impact...

In this interview, Adam chats with Don Taylor, Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference and Learning and Skills Group, as well as the Network Chair at VC Emerge Education. Don runs the Global Sentiment Survey, which finds out what L&D professionals think will be hot this year and the main challenges they foresee.  In this episode, Adam and Don discuss: The top five answers of the Global S...

Are you future-ready?  Join Adam Lacey and Liggy Webb as they discuss the ten behavioural skills they believe will be essential to humans as we head into the age of AI. Designed for anyone in a learning or leadership position. This session covers: Understanding critical behavioural skills designed to enable your teams in the future. Learning some quick tips for how to help develop Future Human ski...

In this interview, Adam chats with Stephen Holderness, Content and Digital Learning Lead at AO.  Stephen leads the transformation of their digital learning offer and has driven engagement in digital learning to record numbers by aligning it to the values of the business as well as the people in it. In this episode, Adam and Stephen discuss: The power of using different modalities to increase engag...

In this episode, Adam interviews Nishant Raj, Co-Founder of Virtual Learning Factory about VR and digital twins for small manufacturing businesses. Nishant has over a decade of experience in the manufacturing industry and is an entrepreneur who leverages data and technology to create value for customers and stakeholders.  He’s co-founded the Virtual Learning Factory. This innovative venture is ded...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Sophie Bolzer, CEO of Audvice. Sophie is CEO and founder of Audvice, a private and secure podcasting solution that unlocks the power of voice to onboard, train and update employees more effectively.  Audvice helps companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500 organisations, turn internal knowledge and insights into microlearning podcasts people find more time fo...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Rick Hopcroft, Learning & Development Manager at Toi Ohomai, Te Pūkenga - The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology. Rick has over a decade of experience in the field of Learning and development, where he plays a pivotal role in supporting staff in their professional journey. Alongside this, Rick serves as a Training Officer at the New Zealand Red C...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Steven Milicia, Head of Learning and Development at Stirling Ackroyd Group. Steven is an experienced L&D Manager, Performance Coach, Trainer, Project, Financial and People manager. As a values-based leader, Steven promotes and implements a learning and development culture within the Stirling Ackroyd Group and is passionate about empowering everyone to develo...

In this interview, Adam speaks with Viki Howden, HR Consultant and coach, currently working as a lecturer at Exeter College. Viki teaches various leadership courses with a focus on People Practices. She worked across a number of business sectors, from manufacturing to public service. Viki's passion lies in creating learning cultures and developing individuals whilst finding smart learning solution...