The Assembly podcast

The Assembly

The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations. That’s what The Assembly delivers. Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward. In each episode, you’ll find: Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast. Formally known as L&D Challenges.

The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations. That’s what The Assembly delivers. Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward. In each episode, you’ll find: Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast. Formally known as L&D Challenges.

 

#70

How to get people to think differently with Sarah Clayton-Jones

In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Sarah Clayton Jones. Sarah is the Founder... more

05 Aug 2025

39 MINS

39:44

05 Aug 2025


#69

Accessibility in L&D with Susi Miller

In this episode of The Assembly, host Brigid sits down with Susi Miller, an internationall... more

29 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:36

29 Jul 2025


#68

Using Competitive Advantage to get a Seat at the Table with Will Thalheimer

In this interview, Adam sits down with Will Thalheimer, a world-renowned expert in learnin... more

22 Jul 2025

39 MINS

39:37

22 Jul 2025


#67

Learning Strategy in 2025 with Lori Niles-Hofmann

In this episode of L&D 101, host Brigid McCormack sits down with renowned senior learning ... more

15 Jul 2025

30 MINS

30:05

15 Jul 2025


#66

How to Leverage the Levy with Jez Light at Ground Control

In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Jez Light of Ground Control. Jez is an aw... more

08 Jul 2025

49 MINS

49:26

08 Jul 2025


#65

How to Buy L&D with John Helmer

In this debut episode of L&D 101, host Brigid McCormack welcomes the inimitable John Helme... more

01 Jul 2025

32 MINS

32:26

01 Jul 2025


#64

AI and the Future of Content with special guests Ross and Paul from Mindtools

In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Ross Garner and Paul Buller of Mind Tools... more

24 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:08

24 Jun 2025


#63

Welcome to the Assembly

Welcome to the very first episode of The Assembly – the new voice of Assemble You. Formerl... more

23 Jun 2025

06 MINS

06:09

23 Jun 2025


#62

Performance support is back, baby! With special guests Ross and Paul from MindTools

Remember 'performance support'? Amid all the talk of AI, adaptive learning, and skills, it... more

17 Jun 2025

43 MINS

43:06

17 Jun 2025


#61

The Power of Coaching Conversations with Jane Murray of Marston’s

In this excellent interview, Adam chats with Director of Learning, Leadership, & Inclusion... more

10 Jun 2025

35 MINS

35:22

10 Jun 2025


#60

Frontline Learning in Hospitality with Si Cox at Greene King

In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with the Head of Learning Experience at Greene Kin... more

27 May 2025

40 MINS

40:59

27 May 2025


#59

Running a Successful Early Careers Programme at Together Money with Natalie Newton

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Natalie Newton the Early Careers Lead at Toge... more

13 May 2025

43 MINS

43:39

13 May 2025


#58

Inclusive Learning Design with Cameo Bondy at River Island

In this insightful interview, Adam chats with the digital learning partner at River Island... more

29 Apr 2025

44 MINS

44:51

29 Apr 2025


#57

Using Skill Sprints to Drive Individual-Lead Learning with Russell Woods

Using Skill Sprints to Drive Individual-Lead Learning with Russell Woods In this excellent... more

15 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:13

15 Apr 2025


#56

Mental Fitness Masterclass: The Power of Prevention with Aaron Ridley

This episode features former professional athlete and mental health coach Aaron Ridley of ... more

08 Apr 2025

53 MINS

53:28

08 Apr 2025


#55

How to Build a High-Impact L&D Team at River Island with Tom Kirk

In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with Learning Manager at River Island Tom Kirk. To... more

01 Apr 2025

41 MINS

41:59

01 Apr 2025


#54

Creating a Hive Mindset Around Learning with Dr Kinga Petrovai

In this fantastic interview, Dr Kinga Petrovai chats with Adam about her unique approach t... more

18 Mar 2025

46 MINS

46:48

18 Mar 2025


#53

Building a Culture of Learning at Together Money through Learnfest with Tom Newman

In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with Tom Newman, the Group Head of Talent Developm... more

04 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:53

04 Mar 2025


#52

The Role L&D Plays in Retaining Great People with Kelly Pirotte - Keys Group

In this excellent interview, Adam discusses the tips and tricks of retaining great employe... more

18 Feb 2025

26 MINS

26:12

18 Feb 2025


#51

How to Build Transferrable Skills that Stick with Clodagh Beatty

In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with head of talent management, learning and DEI a... more

04 Feb 2025

26 MINS

26:02

04 Feb 2025


#50

The Six Essential Ways Ways to Take Control of Your Career in 2025

This bonus episode features Emma Ewing With a leading trainer provider and founder of Big ... more

28 Jan 2025

53 MINS

53:09

28 Jan 2025


#49

Testing New Technology to Improve Learning at SJP with Nicki Finnigan

In this great episode of L&D Challenges, Adam chats with Nicki Finnigan, Director of Learn... more

21 Jan 2025

45 MINS

45:17

21 Jan 2025


#48

Trauma-Informed Training with Alison Armstrong

In this incredible episode, Alison Armstrong walks us through the importance of trauma-inf... more

07 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:35

07 Jan 2025


#47

Driving Engagement and Learning Outcome with Harry Chapman-Walker

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Harry Chapman-Walker, CEO of [Kallidus] (http... more

10 Dec 2024

42 MINS

42:11

10 Dec 2024


#46

Solving Big Challenges in Learning, Featuring Charles Jennings

In the second podcast episode recorded at the Learning Futures event by iVentiv, Adam chat... more

04 Dec 2024

38 MINS

38:32

04 Dec 2024


#45

How Roche and STMicroelectronics are Harnessing the Power of Data and AI in L&D

In this special podcast episode, Adam interviews Sam Zalcman of ST Microelectronics, Priya... more

03 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:15

03 Dec 2024


#44

How to NOT be a Victim of Organisational Change

This episode features Ket Patel, the founder of Change Agitators and a Change Management I... more

26 Nov 2024

49 MINS

49:34

26 Nov 2024


#43

Building L&D Networks that Work with John Hinchliffe

In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with John Hinchliffe of Emirates NBD. John is ... more

12 Nov 2024

44 MINS

44:41

12 Nov 2024


#42

Supporting and Embedding DEI and Well-Being with Wali Rahman

In this fantastic episode, Adam chats with Wali Rahman of the Forestry Commission.  Wali i... more

29 Oct 2024

39 MINS

39:29

29 Oct 2024


#41

Measuring Impact in L&D with Neil Cunningham

In this great episode, Adam chats with Neil Cunningham. Neil began his career in acting be... more

15 Oct 2024

44 MINS

44:20

15 Oct 2024