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Stop Managing Training. Start Leading Talent
For many Learning & Development professionals, the career journey starts with a passion for helping others grow. You’re the go-to person...
Matt Williams
Apr 3, 20252 min read


We Don’t Make Decisions (And When We Do, We Don’t Stick to Them)
What if the gap between a good team and a great team isn’t talent, experience, or even hard work, but decision-making? Most teams don’t...
Richard Nugent
Apr 1, 20252 min read


Richard Nugent
Mar 26, 20250 min read


What CEOs Wish L&D Leaders Understood
And How We Bridge the Gap at The TwentyOne Leadership L&D Academy After decades of working with senior leadership teams, both as an...
Matt Williams
Mar 26, 20252 min read


The Danger of Power Grabs
In misaligned teams that lack trust, power grabs are a constant battle. The Sales Director wants to lead on marketing. The Ops Director...
Richard Nugent
Mar 25, 20251 min read


The Entertainer - Board Development
Please watch this video in conjunction with the written proposal. For any more information, please get in touch via...
Richard Nugent
Mar 24, 20251 min read


Coaching Masterclass Follow-Up
It was great to work with you during the coaching masterclass. I hope you enjoyed it, but I also hope you have already started to...
Richard Nugent
Mar 20, 20251 min read


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 19, 20252 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 17, 20252 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 13, 20252 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 11, 20252 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 6, 20254 min read


Three Ways to become a more confident presenter
Here are three ways to become a more confident presenter. All three will make a big difference quickly, with just a little practice. The...
Richard Nugent
Mar 6, 20251 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 4, 20253 min read


Aspiring Leadership - Coaching Workshop
I am really looking forward to working with you during your coaching workshop next week. Here is a short video to give you a flavour of...
Richard Nugent
Mar 4, 20251 min read


The L&D Academy
The Ultimate Leadership & Team Development Accelerator for L&D Professionals Why The L&D Academy? L&D leaders are expected to develop...
Matt Williams
Mar 3, 20252 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 28, 20252 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 25, 20251 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 13, 20253 min read


CBRE Business Unit Leadership Development Programme (EMEA) Workshop 2 Review
Working with you during the Business Unit Leadership Programme was an absolute pleasure. Here are the flipcharts from the second...
richard44453
Feb 11, 20251 min read
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