PeopleUnplugged
A monthly trek through the world of Learning and Development. Helping you not to forget...
Episodes
54 episodes
"Playing the Long Game" - with Andrew Chaston
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 RF...
"Hands on the Wheel: The Power of Experiential Learning" - with Alex Woodward
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 caree...
"The "Aha!" Moment architect" - with Arlene Marsella
Westy chats with newly qualified business coach Arlene Marsella about the essential differences between coaching, mentoring, and training. Discover why mas...
"Poacher turned gamekeeper" - with Wallacespace
Step inside the mind of an entrepreneur who turned a personal struggle into a thriving business. This month Westy chats with Renata and
"OHLs - a better way to lead" - with Radika Dutt
Are your OKRs feeling like an outdated exam that's holding your team back and causing "vision debt"?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 ...
"Make me laugh" - with Anthony Williams
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 t...
"The Maverick Paradox" - with Judith Germain
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 t...
"Drama for Change" - with Tom Hickmore
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, bui...
"Seeing RED" with Kimberley Harris
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.
"HelpMeSee" - with Bonnie Henderson
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 conn...
"Meno-ology" - with Aisling Lord
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 e...
"HDBI® - Whole Brain® Thinking" - with Lorraine Robinson
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...
"Spinning plates" - with Charlotte Pownall
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 Blu...
"Bite-Sized Food Safety" - with Natalie Stanton
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 innovati...
"Doing What Really Matters" - with Ruth McFarlane
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 p...
"Wookieepedia of accessibility" - with Gemma Nunn
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 co...
"Storytelling & Skills: The Magic Link" - with Graham Thomas
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 lear...
"Rehearsal makes perfect" - with Andrea Pacini
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 rehe...
"Engaging the heroes" - with Aimee Homer
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 d...
"On an immersive Quest" - with Sophie Costin
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 learner...
"The secret Apple sauce" - with Leah Steadman
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.
"On a Purpose Quest" - with Jo Cook
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 comb...
"All change" - with Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt
This month Westy is joined by Organisational Development and HR expert Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, the founder of Metamorphosish<...
"The speaking coach" - with Matt Matheson
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...