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Jun 2026
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A monthly trek through the world of Learning and Development. Helping you not to forget...
Send us Fan MailWesty learn how to transform nerves into confidence with Sarah Whitehouse's innovative leadership course inspired by Ted Lasso. Discover how storytelling and practical techniques can elevate your communication and leadership skills. Perfect for anyone ready to turn fear into fuel and lead with confidence.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailWhat do prehistoric chewing gum, a cable TV station in Immingham, and the voices behind BMW and UNICEF have in common? They're all chapters in the remarkable career story of Liz Drury, one of the UK's most in-demand voiceover artists. In this episode, Liz takes us from archaeology PhD to recording booth, and shares what she's learned about the power of voice, storytelling, and just saying yes to a snow-day screen test.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailThe best work in sport rarely happens in the spotlight. Andrew Chaston has spent his career shaping the structures, the volunteers, and the systems that make sport tick, most recently leading a once-in-a-generation governance overhaul at the RFU. He tells Westy about his view from the back row.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailJoin Westy as he chats with Scania's Alex Woodward about his unique career path in the automotive industry, emphasing the power of experiential learning and early careers development.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailWesty chats with newly qualified business coach Arlene Marsella about the essential differences between coaching, mentoring, and training. Discover why mastering these distinct yet interconnected skills is vital for any leader looking to foster growth and achieve success. Learn more about our content at PeopleUnboxed.co.ukSee how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailStep 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.You'll want to stick around until the end of this one, for a limited time offer!See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailAre 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.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailThis 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.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailWesty 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!See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Send us Fan MailEver 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.'See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
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