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The L&D Academy Coaching Experience
Being an L&D leader isn’t just about rolling out training courses. It’s about influencing decision-makers, proving impact, and shaping...
Matt Williams
Mar 192 min read


Coaching: The Leadership Habit You Can’t Afford to Lose
In my experience, most senior managers think they are pretty good coaches. In reality, they’re often just giving advice, offering...
Richard Nugent
Mar 172 min read


Unlock Your L&D Team’s Full Potential: 3 Questions to Drive Impact
L&D isn’t just about delivering training – it’s about driving real business impact. Yet, many L&D teams struggle to gain influence, prove...
Matt Williams
Mar 132 min read


Do you qualify for a personalised team alignment assessment?
Have you ever wondered why some teams are phenomenal to be part of while others struggle to get by? Over the past twenty years, I've...
richard44453
Mar 112 min read


Meet Matt Williams: The Visionary Behind The L&D Academy
Why I Created The L&D Academy – And Why You’ll Love Working With Me Hi, I’m Matt Williams, and I’ve spent the last 30 years working in...
Matt Williams
Mar 64 min read


Six Ways to Become a More Confident Leader
Confident leaders make better decisions. They drive important conversations, build strong relationships, and don’t let ego get in the...
Richard Nugent
Mar 43 min read


Introducing The L&D Academy
If you’re an L&D leader who’s tired of being seen as just the 'training person', it’s time for a wake-up call. L&D isn’t just about...
Matt Williams
Feb 282 min read


Leadership in the second half of the decade
We are closer to 2030 than 2020 In a world where innovation moves faster than ever, how can leaders thrive amid constant change? Our...
Richard Nugent
Feb 251 min read


Why Ditching Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a Big Mistake
Ditching your DEI initiatives might provide short-term savings or political appeasement, but long-term? It’s a recipe for stagnation,...
Matt Williams
Feb 133 min read


Can I give you some feedback?
Developing your next generation of leaders isn’t just about handing them bigger responsibilities and hoping for the best. It’s about...
Matt Williams
Feb 53 min read


Ego and Confidence
Ego sometimes gets a bad rep. It is sometimes used as a synonym for conceit or having an over-inflated sense of self-importance. I...
Richard Nugent
Feb 31 min read


Why Skills Matter More Than Roles
In my recent experience, the days of rigid role-based succession planning are giving way to a more flexible, future-focused strategy...
Matt Williams
Jan 222 min read


How much is a 1% improvement in your team's performance worth?
Imagine your team delivering just 1% more. A 1% increase in sales or spend per head. A 1% increase in NPS or efficiency. 1% might sound...
Richard Nugent
Jan 202 min read


Transform Succession Planning with This One Simple Hack
Here at TwentyOne Leadership our proven approach to talent succession planning is rooted in a combination of joint research with the...
Matt Williams
Jan 152 min read


Kickstart 2025: 3 Straightforward Steps To Set Your Team Up For Success
January is a launchpad - a chance to set the tone for your high-performance team. For leaders like you in fast-moving, fast-growing...
richard44453
Jan 132 min read


The Danger of ‘Buying In’ Senior Talent
When it comes to senior leadership succession, the temptation is often to plug the gap with the best skills money can buy. But here’s the...
Matt Williams
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Switching Off for Christmas: A Gift to Yourself and Your Loved Ones
For senior leaders, the idea of truly switching off at Christmas can feel impossible. There’s always something urgent to handle, an email...
richard44453
Dec 16, 20243 min read


Having a diversity policy is not enough
Most organisations today proudly display well-crafted diversity and inclusion policies. They comply with legal requirements across the...
Matt Williams
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Dropping the ball in December
December is a month that often feels like it's speeding up just as the year winds down. For leaders, the to-do list can feel...
richard44453
Dec 10, 20243 min read


You may be wrong about succession
Think succession planning is just HR’s job? Think again! While your HR team can facilitate the succession planning process, it is...
Matt Williams
Dec 4, 20241 min read
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