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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
Jul 3, 20252 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
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Business Unit Leadership Development Event Follow Up - Leaders' Insights and Actions
Firstly, thank you for your support, time, and advocacy that helped make the first workshop of the Business Unit Leadership Programme a...
Richard Nugent
Jul 1, 20252 min read


Hoburne Leadership Team Workshop 2
I look forward to seeing you again next week as we explore more ways to lead the business together as a Senior Leadership Team. In this...
Richard Nugent
Jul 1, 20251 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 26, 20252 min read


Business Unit Leadership Development Event Follow Up
It truly was a pleasure to work with you during the event in Manila. It was a special group to work with. Here are the flipcharts from...
Richard Nugent
Jun 25, 20251 min read


Inspiring Leadership at De Vere - Workshop II Welcome
I am really looking forward to working with you again during the second workshop of the Inspiring Leadership Programme. This time we'll...
Richard Nugent
Jun 25, 20251 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 23, 20252 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 18, 20251 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 17, 20252 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 12, 20252 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 10, 20252 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 5, 20252 min read


Audience Insight Team Event Follow Up
It was great to work with you and your colleagues as we explored the strategy and vision for Audience Insight at Channel 4. My favourite...
Richard Nugent
Jun 2, 20251 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 2, 20252 min read


Gozney x TwentyOne Leadership - Igniting Leadership & Culture
Why This Collaboration Matters Gozney isn't just about ovens - it's about transformation. From founder Tom Gozney's personal journey - "I...
Richard Nugent
May 30, 20252 min read


Inspiring Leadership At De Vere - Workshop 1 Follow Up
It was fantastic to work with you during the first workshop of our Inspiring Leadership programme. I appreciate the energy and focus that...
Richard Nugent
May 27, 20251 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 26, 20252 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 21, 20252 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 20, 20251 min read
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