The CPD Group Podcast

Are your training courses just sharing information - or are they genuinely changing behaviour and transforming lives? In this episode of The CPD Group Podcast, our COO Andy Donnachie sits down with Stephanie King from Learning Curve Group to explore what truly separates good training from great training. Stephanie brings a wealth of experience in curriculum development, and this conversation is pa...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with John Nichols from The Tutor Association to discuss how tutors are embracing AI innovation, the importance of professional development in the tutoring sector, and why quality is the cornerstone of competitiveness. This insightful interview explores how The Tutor Association is supporting individual tutors in raising standards, im...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with John Nichols from The Tutor Association to discuss how tutors are embracing AI innovation, the importance of professional development in the tutoring sector, and why quality is the cornerstone of competitiveness. This insightful interview explores how The Tutor Association is supporting individual tutors in raising standards, im...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with Robyn Howard, COO of Tech She Can, to discuss the power of representation in technology and how bringing diverse role models into classrooms is inspiring the next generation of tech professionals. This insightful interview explores why visibility matters, how to create a more inclusive tech workforce, and what makes professional...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with Sophie Phipson, Researcher at BBC Bitesize, and Ajai Singh, Journalist and School Governor at BBC Bitesize, to discuss the biggest challenges facing educators today and the innovative solutions BBC Bitesize is bringing to classrooms across the UK. This insightful interview explores how BBC Bitesize is tackling AI in education, s...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with Yasmin Omar, Assistant Head Teacher at Teachers Talk Radio, to discuss the power of teacher-led professional development and breaking down barriers in education. This insightful interview explores how free CPD events are creating ripple effects across the country and why every teacher's voice matters. In this interview, we discu...

At Bett Show 2026, The CPD Group's COO, Andy Donnachie, sat down with Amber Trout from Magic School AI to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming education for teachers and students alike. This insightful interview explores how Magic School AI helps teachers reclaim their time through streamlined lesson planning, instant student feedback, and practical AI-powered tools, whilst emphasis...

In this episode, we sit down with Jane and Joyce Coomber Sewell, neurodiversity trainers who believe that true accessibility and understanding can only come from lived experience. Forget textbook definitions and outdated stereotypes, Jane and Joyce share what it’s really like to be neurodiverse or "human diverse" as they prefer to refer to it. They explore the challenges of navigating a world not...

In this episode, we sit down with Marianne Mills, founder of 2M Training, to explore how psychology, accessibility and meaningful engagement can transform the way we teach and learn. With over 16 years of experience as an educator and trainer, Marianne shares her journey from working in the care sector to founding her own training company. She talks about the importance of creating safe learning s...

In this episode, we sit down with Marianne Mills, founder of 2M Training, to explore how psychology, accessibility and meaningful engagement can transform the way we teach and learn. With over 16 years of experience as an educator and trainer, Marianne shares her journey from working in the care sector to founding her own training company. She talks about the importance of creating safe learning s...

Discover how Iain Clague, founder of The Care Connector Network, is building collaboration in the care industry through initiatives in the Care Sector like Huddle and Join the Dots. His mission is simple: to help people help each other and strengthen the care community. Collect your CPD Credits from this podcast: Visit https://thecpd.group/podcast and enter the code 800142

Here’s Part 2 of our conversation with Iain Clague, founder of the Care Connector Network. In this episode, Iain shares more about the Care Sector Huddle and Join the Dots, while discussing innovation in the care sector and some exciting upcoming events designed to bring people together. His mission remains clear: helping people help each other across health and social care. Collect your CPD Credi...

In This Episode: Dr. Lisa Hassler on CPD for Teachers, Leadership, and Literacy Welcome to The CPD Group Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of CPD for teachers with Dr. Lisa Hassler, an educational leadership expert, literacy consultant, and host of The Brighter Side of Education podcast. With over 20 years of experience across public, private, and alternative education settings...

In this inspiring and insightful episode, Andy chats with Emma Marshall, the visionary founder behind MIM – Movement Is Medicine, to explore how music, rhythm, and movement can transform wellbeing at work and beyond. Emma breaks down the science behind how music and rhythm activate the brain's sensory and motor loops, bringing us into the present moment and away from stress. She also shares how MI...

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Oldham, Senior Policy and Programme Manager at the City of London Corporation and lead for the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce. Chris shares exclusive insights into how the City of London is tackling one of the biggest challenges facing the built environment: the urgent need for green skills. We explore: What the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Ta...

CPD in Finance: What are the CPD trends for 2025? In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Julien Haye, the founder of Aevitium and host of the Risk Masters Podcast. With over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, Julien has worked with some of the world’s largest institutions, helping organisations navigate risk, regulation, and the evolving financial landscape. Julien shar...

The final episode of the series is here! 🎬 The marketing team carry on their conversation from part 1 and discuss the importance of digital marketing and how to create an effective email strategy. Jess and Jacob talk about personalising emails, using a friendly and approachable tone, and segmenting email lists. They also emphasise the importance of using email automation to nurture leads and stay...

This week on The CPD Group Podcast we meet the people behind the camera, introducing the marketing team Jess, Jacob and Logan. In this episode, we discuss everything marketing including our strategies and sharing what we have learned marketing for The CPD Group. If you enjoyed this podcast make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for part 2!

Here at The CPD Group, we are continuously looking for ways to help businesses develop and thrive in their field. In this episode, we have decided to run it in a Q&A format to clear up a few commonly asked questions when it comes to payment. Nicole, our Business Development Manager, sits down with Andy to cover the main questions she receives when having chats with potential customers. Watch t...

Do you feel invisible online? Well... look no further! Part 2 unlocks the secrets of SEO for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Dive deeper into this segment as Andy and Alex are joined by Jess Hart from The CPD Group marketing team. Jess and Alex use their expertise in the field to delve deeper into complex SEO strategies. They discuss ways to climb the Google rankings and get found by ideal cus...

This podcast dives deep into the ever-evolving world of search engine optimisation, helping you navigate the technical aspects and strategic approaches to get your website noticed. Join Andy and Alex as they break down complex SEO concepts and discuss the latest trends that drive organic traffic to your website.

In this episode of The CPD Group Podcast, host Andy and special guest Jane Pangbourne from Menopausal Not Mad explore the challenges of menopause and discuss the journey of getting accredited with The CPD Group. They spotlight the vital services offered by Menopausal Not Mad and how CPD accreditation has enhanced its credibility and reach. Tune in for insightful discussions on menopausal support s...

In this episode of The CPD Group Podcast our host Andy Donnachie and co-host Matt Hardy our events manager sit down with guest Josh Brown from the Coventry Building Society Arena to discuss event accreditation. If you would like to learn more about our event accreditation visit: https://thecpd.group/cpd-accredited-events

In this episode, Andy talks to Andrew Kirk from findcourses.co.uk about how training businesses can utilise the platform. Andrew joins us on Zoom all the way from Stockholm to discuss how findcourses works, and how companies use it to boost their course visibility. They also discuss what makes great learning, and have a chat about the history behind the platform. If you want to boost your course r...

In this episode of The CPD Group Podcast our COO Andy Donnachie sits down with Daniel Pritchard from The Outdoor Ed School who deliver courses to teachers who want to utilise outdoor learning for their students. 🎓 Check them out here: https://www.theoutdooredschool.co.uk/ Andy and Dan had some insightful discussions about the importance of outdoor learning, it's impact on the curriculum, the impo...