PeopleUnplugged

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A monthly trek through the world of Learning and Development. Helping you not to forget...

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October 11, 2026Episode 6038 min

"Reading the Room" — with Arlene Marsella, Richard Jennings & Jo Stanley

Send us Fan Mail What do running McDonald's restaurants and teaching scuba diving in the Red Sea have in common with coaching? Nothing, until you realise both taught Arlene Marsella, Richard Jennings and Jo Stanley to read people long before any of them picked up a coaching qualification. The three of them are behind PeopleUnboxed's 1-to-1 Coaching offer, and Westy gets them talking about what actually happens in the room: the "chemistry calls" that match coach to client, the line between challenging someone and just having a nice chat, and why none of them are trying to be anyone's best mate. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn .

September 13, 2026Episode 5937 min

"Connoisseurs of Story" — with Carlo D'Amore

Send us Fan Mail Carlo D'Amore 's murder mystery began as a hobby project pitched to a tour company that thought he was mad — three months later it was nominated for a Drama Desk Award, and it's been running for more than a decade since. That instinct now drives Live in Theater , his company staging fully improvised interactive theatre for corporate audiences instead of another workshop on communication skills. Carlo tells Westy what it actually takes to make a room of strangers feel safe enough to be vulnerable together, and why his answer is always the same: stop performing certainty and lean into the discomfort instead. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn .

August 9, 2026Episode 5838 min

"Respect the No" — with Chris Bowyer

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bowyer's first sales job lasted three weeks. He walked out after being asked to phone people who'd been out of work for months about jobs that didn't exist. Complaints handling came next: PPI claims, payday loans, people juggling six or seven concurrent debts. He tells Westy why it takes 15 to 17 touch points before a prospect even replies, and why the moment someone says no is the moment you stop counting. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn .

July 13, 2026Episode 5732 min

"Would Apple ship it?" - with Caleb Foster

Send us Fan Mail What do Apple, Porsche, Rolex, and Gordon Ramsay have in common? They're all measuring sticks Caleb Foster uses to judge whether his AI-generated work is good enough to go live. Caleb returns to PeopleUnplugged with a hard reset on how to actually work with AI: stop treating it like an intern you have to train, and start treating it like the best person in the room. He walks Westy through the quality bar he holds everything to, and the moment Claude tried to ship a two-pixel colour flaw and got told, in no uncertain terms, that Rolex wouldn't let it slide. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn .

June 7, 2026Episode 5636 min

"Believe in Your Pitch" - with Sarah Whitehouse

Send us Fan Mail Westy 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 .

May 10, 2026Episode 5535 min

"Finding Her Voice" - with Liz Drury

Send us Fan Mail What 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 .

April 12, 2026Episode 5434 min

"Playing the Long Game" - with Andrew Chaston

Send us Fan Mail The 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 .

March 9, 2026Episode 5342 min

"Hands on the Wheel: The Power of Experiential Learning" - with Alex Woodward

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 .

November 10, 2025Episode 5237 min

"The "Aha!" Moment architect" - with Arlene Marsella

Send us Fan Mail Westy 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.uk See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn .

October 12, 2025Episode 5146 min

"Poacher turned gamekeeper" - with Wallacespace

Send us Fan Mail 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. 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 .