PeopleUnplugged
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -A monthly trek through the world of Learning and Development. Helping you not to forget...
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"Storytelling & Skills: The Magic Link" - with Graham Thomas
March 11, 2024 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWesty 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 learning experiences. Get ready for a conversation that'll make you see the magic in storytelling and skill development! See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Rehearsal makes perfect" - with Andrea Pacini
February 12, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBWesty 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 rehearsals, not the practice. We learn that rehearsals are focused exploration, a chance to dissect, analyze, and truly inhabit the material. It's not just about getting the steps right; it's also about understanding the why behind them. Enjoy the show. - Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - Tak...
"Engaging the heroes" - with Aimee Homer
January 08, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis month, Westy is joined by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Digital Learning Lead Aimee Homer. They explore a remarkable award-winning Learning Management System designed from the ground up to enhance professional development, empower healthcare workers, and revolutionise the way hospitals deliver training and education. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"On an immersive Quest" - with Sophie Costin
December 11, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBThis month, Westy chats with Sophie Costin, Director of Learning at Make Real. Sophie explains how immersive learning is critical in creating an environment where learners connect emotionally with the content. She also has top VR-related consumer advice on what we should put under our Christmas Trees this year! See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"The secret Apple sauce" - with Leah Steadman
November 13, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBWesty 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. She also provides a fascinating peep behind the curtain on ensuring a workforce hits the ground running with only a few days of notice when launching key new products. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"On a Purpose Quest" - with Jo Cook
October 08, 2023 23:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBJo 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 combine her passions to create an extraordinary blend of purpose, art, and learning? See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"All change" - with Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt
September 10, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBThis month Westy is joined by Organisational Development and HR expert Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, the founder of Metamorphosish. Paul shares his journey, experiences, and wisdom from years in organisational development, HR leadership, and psychology. A podcast some 15 years in the making... See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"The speaking coach" - with Matt Matheson
August 13, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBHave 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 mastering the art of public speaking with ease and authenticity. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Your content disables me" - with Jamie Shields
July 09, 2023 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWesty is joined by Jamie Shields from Disabled by Society to explore the significance of accessibility in designing effective learning experiences. The discussion offers valuable tips on designing for screen readers, using closed captions, and incorporating hashtags and emojis to make content more inclusive and engaging. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Boosting behavioural science" - with Dr. Thomas Hills and Dr. Charlotte Hills
June 11, 2023 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBWesty is joined by Warwick University's Professor of Behavioural and Data Science, Dr Thomas Hills, and Best at Digital's Behavioural Design Consultant, Dr Charlotte Hills, for a deep dive into how behavioural science can provide crucial help in designing a great learning experience for everyone. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Neuro-diverse learning design" - with Louise Karwowski
May 07, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis month Westy chats with Louise Karwowski, Director of Education at Cognassist. Louise explains how they are creating and using partnerships to drive ground-breaking research that is changing lives and our society for the better. The chat also looks at the business benefits of a neuro-diverse workforce, how to tailor learning design to suit everyone's needs, and some top tips to get you started. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on Li...
"Positive psychology" - with Gemma Sandwell
April 10, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBThis month Westy chats with an accredited coach, positive psychologist, and TED speaker, Gemma Sandwell. Gemma talks through her approach to helping people with ambitious dreams overcome their fears and make a massive impact in the world, as well as outlining a 5-step strategy we can all use to get started on the journey. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Go for it" - with Arlene Marsella
March 13, 2023 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBThis month Westy helps PeopleUnboxed Training Consultant Arlene Marsella reflect on her first year in the team. Arlene talks through the shift from presenting to facilitating, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how she is finding time to continue her own development. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"BentoBot: Good to go" - with Tony Manwani
February 13, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThis month Westy is joined by PeopleUnboxed co-founder, Tony Manwani, to discuss how their new learning app, BentoBot, is solving three of L&D's biggest problems. In terms of catering to different learner preferences, stopping people from forgetting and making learning fun, BentoBot is good to go. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"ADAPT 101" - with Caleb Foster
January 09, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis month, a different type of show as MindBoost's Caleb Foster joins Westy to take a deep dive into creating learning with the OpenSource ADAPT tool. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"What's in your Inbox?" - with Lars Hyland
December 12, 2022 00:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBWesty has a long overdue catch-up with Totara Learning's managing director, Lars Hyland. They discuss the importance of a training approach that includes performance management and employee engagement, in addition to traditional learning, and how Totara can be at the centre of that. And Lars reflects on his McMuffin-making skills... See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"In the Pink" - with Michelle Hazelton
November 14, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWesty chats with Michelle Hazelton, Managing Director of Anders Pink. They discuss curation vs creation, how quality needs to trump quantity when it comes to learning content, and how Anders Pink can be part of an invisible learning system. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Mind Tools" - with Ross Garner & Owen Ferguson
October 09, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWesty catches up with Mind Tools L&D Podcast hosts Ross Garner and Owen Ferguson to discuss performance support tools, how to get started in podcasting and mixing ABBA with paddle boarding. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Stirring it up" - with Darren Holmes
September 11, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis month Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Kineo's Global Head of Delivery, Darren Holmes. They discuss where corporate training and education cross over, the effect of the pandemic on the digital learning market, and how Darren manages a remote team. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Magma, Lava or Chocolate? All things AI" - with Donald Clark
August 07, 2022 23:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBWesty spends an hour chatting with Donald Clark about all things AI. How it can help to create learning content, help to mark that content, and even improve image creation and editing. They also consider how AI can help to solve L&D's biggest challenge - How to make learning stick. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Mr. StoryTagger" - with Carl Hodler
July 10, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis month Westy is joined by "Mr. StoryTagger" Carl Hodler. They discuss where storytelling fits into L&D, why people don't do it, and how StoryTagger can help to solve the issue. They also reminisce about their Dragon vs Spectrum past and Carl's BAFTA nominations. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Managing bad habits, using BAD solutions" - with Louisa O'Connell
June 12, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBWesty chats with BestAtDigital's Head of Learning Design, Louisa O'Connell. Louisa explains how BAD matches behavioural science with digital solutions to challenge bad habits, leading to tangible business results. It's all about asking the right questions upfront... See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Creating a drama" - with Tom Hickmore
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBNice Media Creative Director Tom Hickmore joins Westy for a chat. Tom introduces us to his new book, Watch & Learn, explaining how it can be used to help create award-winning drama for use in L&D projects. Westy is keen to dig into Tom’s pop/punk past too! See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Designing the Lima Delta way" - with Georgie Cooke
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis month Westy chats with Lima Delta's Learning Experience Designer Georgie Cooke. She tells us what questions we should be asking, how to add humour to our courses, and why the mix of business advice and House Gospel Choirs works so well. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Designing the Lima Delta way - with Georgie Cooke
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis month Westy chats with Lima Delta's Learning Experience Designer Georgie Cooke. She tells us what questions we should be asking, how to add humour to our courses, and why the mix of business advice and House Gospel Choirs works so well.
"You're on mute!" - with Jo Cook
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWesty has a long overdue catch-up with Lightbulb Moment's virtual classroom guru Jo Cook. Jo explains her approach to designing for virtual delivery, reading digital body language, and tells us how to get the most out of our online sessions. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
You're on mute! - with Jo Cook
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBWesty has a long overdue catch-up with Lightbulb Moment's virtual classroom guru Jo Cook. Jo explains her approach to designing for virtual delivery, reading digital body language, and tells us how to get the most out of our online sessions.
"From uncertainty to opportunity" - with Paul Coates
February 14, 2022 00:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWesty is joined by Paul Coates, Head of Consultancy at Franklin-Covey. Paul explains how uncertainty could be seen as an opportunity, why efficiency with people is ineffective and the difficulty of ordering a chair in a global pandemic. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"The Midas touch" - with John-Kusi Mensah
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWesty is joined by John Kusi-Mensah, AVP of MetLife's Global Distribution Academy. John takes us through how MetLife designed and implemented a training system that helped to drive change literally around the globe whilst picking up a host of awards along the way. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
The Midas touch - with John-Kusi Mensah
January 10, 2022 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWesty by John Kusi-Mensah, AVP of MetLife's Global Distribution Academy. John takes us through how MetLife designed and implemented a training system that helped to drive change literally around the globe whilst picking up a host of awards along the way.
"We have to talk" - with Damian de Scarfo
December 13, 2021 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBWith 1 in 4 of us experiencing a mental health problem of some kind each year and more than 595,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety leading to around 15.4 million working days a year being lost, something has to change. Westy is joined by Damian de Scarfo, who is leading that change across his busy group of restaurants by making Mental Health discussions business as usual. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Immersive technologies" - with Sam Watts
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBWesty is joined by Sam Watts, Immersive Partnerships Director at Make Real. Sam explains how VR and AR are being used to transform training delivery, embed learning, and open up the possibilities to create a range of unique games. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Is that a Large?" - with Kirstie Greany
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWesty is joined by Kirstie Greany, Head of Customer Learning at Elucidat. Kirstie introduces us to an excellent free resource for Learning Managers, the Learning at Large Knowledge Hub, and shares her thoughts on the importance of people-centered learning design. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Praxis makes perfect" - with Jez Anderson
September 12, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWesty is joined by Jez Anderson, the founder at Praxis. Jez explains the difference between coaching and training, how he helps people be who they want to be and balancing renovating a cottage in rural France with managing a performance consultancy. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Praxis makes perfect" with Jez Anderson
September 12, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWesty is joined by Jez Anderson, the founder at Praxis. Jez explains the difference between coaching and training, how he helps people be who they want to be and balancing renovating a cottage in rural France with managing a performance consultancy.
"5 Conversations" - with Andy Dent
August 08, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWesty is joined by Andy Dent, Oxford Group’s Head of New Business and Marketing. Andy introduces us to 5 Conversations - Oxford Group's approach to having better discussions with your teams, colleagues and stakeholders. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"5 Conversations" with Andy Dent
August 08, 2021 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWesty is joined by Andy Dent, Oxford Group’s Head of New Business and Marketing. Andy introduces us to 5 Conversations - Oxford Group's approach to having better discussions with your teams, colleagues and stakeholders.
"All Inclusive" with Aggie Mutuma
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWesty is joined by Aggie Mutuma, Managing Director at Mahogany Inclusion Partners. She tells us how to navigate the inclusion minefield, discusses lower league football, and provides a clear insight into how businesses can embrace a D&I culture.
"All Inclusive" - with Aggie Mutuma
July 11, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBWesty is joined by Aggie Mutuma, Managing Director at Mahogany Inclusion Partners. She tells us how to navigate the inclusion minefield, discusses lower league football, and provides a clear insight into how businesses can embrace a D&I culture. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Put the boot in" - with Lorraine Thom
June 13, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWesty is joined by Lorraine Thom, Learning & Development Lead at iconic footwear brand Dr Martens. She tells us about her time training 100,000+ learners at the London Olympics, the development of vegan leather and how MemoryBox is helping Dr Martens staff to stop forgetting. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Put the boot in" with Lorraine Thom
June 13, 2021 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBWesty is joined by Lorraine Thom, Learning & Development Lead at iconic footwear brand Dr Martens. She tells us about her time training 100,000+ learners at the London Olympics, the development of vegan leather and how MemoryBox is helping Dr Martens staff to stop forgetting.
"Remote control" with Deborah Mowbray
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWesty is joined by Lacoste Footwear Senior HR business partner, Deborah Mowbray, to chat about balancing remote working with the need to get back into the office. Can we have the best of both worlds?
"Remote control" - with Deborah Mowbray
May 09, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWesty is joined by Lacoste Footwear Senior HR business partner, Deborah Mowbray, to chat about balancing remote working with the need to get back into the office. Can we have the best of both worlds? See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
Founders' Day
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWesty gets to chat with PeopleUnboxed Co-founders and Directors, Jo Morgan and Tony Manwani, and learns how they can help him stop forgetting.
"Founders' Day" - with Tony Manwani and Jo Morgan
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBWesty gets to chat with PeopleUnboxed Co-founders and Directors, Jo Morgan and Tony Manwani, and learns how they can help him stop forgetting. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.
"Just say yes" with Caleb Foster
March 27, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWesty gets the chance to catch-up with Caleb Foster, CEO of MindBoost Learning, to get his take on the current L&D landscape.
"Just say yes" - with Caleb Foster
March 27, 2021 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWesty gets the chance to catch-up with Caleb Foster, CEO of MindBoost Learning, to get his take on the current L&D landscape. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.