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How L&D Teams Beat Burnout and Boost Impact
Do you and your team ever feel burned out? Not just tired, but stretched too thin, pulled in every direction, and constantly 'on' yet...
Matt Williams
21 hours ago2 min read


High-Performing Executive Teams Have One Thing in Common (And May Not Be What You Think)
Confidence It’s the hidden driver behind every high-performing executive team I’ve worked with over the past 20 years. Not bravado. Not...
Richard Nugent
3 days ago2 min read


My Reflections After 30 Years in L&D
I’ve spent over three decades in this industry, working inside global organisations, leading L&D teams, and consulting with learning...
Matt Williams
Jun 262 min read


From Manila with Love: Reflecting on World-Class Leadership
I’m writing this from a poolside table in one of the world’s most spectacular cities. It’s a privilege. But the location isn’t the only...
Richard Nugent
Jun 232 min read


How to Lead Challenging Conversations With Confidence
Good senior leaders don’t avoid tough conversations. But that doesn’t mean they always go well. Whether it’s giving difficult feedback to...
Richard Nugent
Jun 181 min read


Ready to Build the L&D Career You Deserve?
You didn’t step into Learning & Development just to manage training calendars, tick compliance boxes or be the go-to person for...
Matt Williams
Jun 172 min read


Grow Your Influence, Not Just Your Inbox
If you work in L&D, each day probably starts the same way: opening your inbox and reacting. Training requests, stakeholder queries,...
Matt Williams
Jun 122 min read


Confidence Is the WD40 of Organisations
At TwentyOne Leadership, we work with brilliant leaders – often in high-pressure, fast-moving environments – to help them become more...
emma07206
Jun 102 min read


Build the L&D Team Your Business Deserves
You know what your business needs: a learning and development team that doesn't just deliver training but drives performance. You need a...
Matt Williams
Jun 52 min read


The Opposite of Confidence Isn’t Insecurity. It’s Fear.
Most people think the opposite of confidence is insecurity. Or self-doubt. Or low self-esteem. They’re wrong. The real opposite of...
Richard Nugent
Jun 22 min read


Strong Exec Teams Don’t Avoid Conflict – They Master It
(A note for anyone serious about leadership development right now) In strong executive teams, conflict isn’t a sign of dysfunction. It’s...
Richard Nugent
May 262 min read


The Problem Isn’t Your L&D Budget; It’s How You Use It
If you’re an L&D leader, chances are you’ve said it or heard it: “We’d do more if we had the budget.” It’s one of the most common...
Matt Williams
May 212 min read


Got leadership development on the agenda?
I'm going to get straight to the point this week. If you’ve got leadership development on the agenda but haven’t quite landed the what,...
Richard Nugent
May 201 min read


Are You the L&D Leader Your Business Needs? Here’s How to Find Out
If you're an L&D Manager, Head of Learning, or Talent Development Lead, you're probably doing a lot right—delivering content, managing...
Matt Williams
May 152 min read


Culture, Confidence and Commercial Impact: The Winning Formula For Leaders
Confidence is the WD-40 of leadership. Without it, your strategy, culture and performance start to grind. When a leadership programme...
Richard Nugent
May 122 min read


Taking Back Control of Your L&D Strategy
If you’re an L&D manager, this might sound familiar: You start your week with a plan – then the requests start rolling in. “Can we get...
Matt Williams
May 82 min read


How to Spot the Difference Between a Great Manager and a Future Executive
What makes someone ready for executive leadership? It’s a question every senior HR leader wrestles with, especially when your succession...
Richard Nugent
May 62 min read


Why Your High Potentials Leave (And What to Do About It)
You spot the signs before they say a word. A high-potential leader who’s been on your radar for years starts to disengage. They’re still...
Richard Nugent
Apr 292 min read


Capability Over Content: The Future of L&D Starts Here
Most organisations I’ve worked with don’t have an L&D content problem. They have too much of it. Libraries of eLearning. Thousands of...
Matt Williams
Apr 242 min read


Three Signs You’re Doing Too Much of Your Team’s Work (And What to Do About It)
You shouldn’t be the safety net for your entire team. You shouldn’t be the last-minute fixer, the fire-fighter, or the one staying late...
richard44453
Apr 222 min read
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