Westy delves into the mind of TheNeverPress Magical Realism novelist Graham Thomas. Buckle up as we explore the fascinating parallels between building captivating fiction and designing impactful learning experiences. Get ready for a conversation that'll make you see the magic in storytelling and skill development!See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy is joined by Ideas on Stage presentation expert Andrea Pacini this month. Andrea's got a surprising twist on the usual "practice makes perfect" mantra. It's all about the rehearsals, not the practice.We learn that rehearsals are focused exploration, a chance to dissect, analyze, and truly inhabit the material. It's not just about getting the steps right; it's also about understanding the why behind them.Enjoy the show.- Confident Presenter book: https://amzn.eu/d/bKswMEe - Take the Confident Presenter Scorecard to assess your presentation skills in less than 3 minutes, for free: https://ideasonstage.com/score - Attend the next Ideas on Stage web class:  https://www.ideasonstage.com/uk/masterclassSee how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month, Westy is joined by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust Digital Learning Lead Aimee Homer. They explore a remarkable award-winning Learning Management System designed from the ground up to enhance professional development, empower healthcare workers, and revolutionise the way hospitals deliver training and education.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month, Westy chats with Sophie Costin, Director of Learning at Make Real. Sophie explains how immersive learning is critical in creating an environment where learners connect emotionally with the content.She also has top VR-related consumer advice on what we should put under our Christmas Trees this year!See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy chats with ex-Apple HR and Training expert Leah Steadman. Now CEO of her own coaching consultancy, Leah takes us through her approach to helping leaders get the most out of themselves.She also provides a fascinating peep behind the curtain on ensuring a workforce hits the ground running with only a few days of notice when launching key new products.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Jo Cook joins Westy to embark on a journey to find their own personal purposes. They discuss the importance of understanding who you are, what truly matters to you, and the impact you want to create in the world.Can Jo combine her passions to create an extraordinary blend of purpose, art, and learning?See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy is joined by Organisational Development and HR expert Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt, the founder of Metamorphosish. Paul shares his journey, experiences, and wisdom from years in organisational development, HR leadership, and psychology. A podcast some 15 years in the making...See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Have you grappled with the paralysing terror of public speaking, feeling like an imposter in front of an audience?Fear no more, as Westy is joined by Matt Matheson, the acclaimed founder of the Speaking Coach, who reveals his secrets to mastering the art of public speaking with ease and authenticity.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy is joined by Jamie Shields from Disabled by Society to explore the significance of accessibility in designing effective learning experiences. The discussion offers valuable tips on designing for screen readers, using closed captions, and incorporating hashtags and emojis to make content more inclusive and engaging.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy is joined by Warwick University's Professor of Behavioural and Data Science, Dr Thomas Hills, and Best at Digital's Behavioural Design Consultant, Dr Charlotte Hills, for a deep dive into how behavioural science can provide crucial help in designing a great learning experience for everyone.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy chats with Louise Karwowski, Director of Education at Cognassist.Louise explains how they are creating and using partnerships to drive ground-breaking research that is changing lives and our society for the better. The chat also looks at the business benefits of a neuro-diverse workforce, how to tailor learning design to suit everyone's needs, and some top tips to get you started.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy chats with an accredited coach, positive psychologist, and TED speaker, Gemma Sandwell.Gemma talks through her approach to helping people with ambitious dreams overcome their fears and make a massive impact in the world, as well as outlining a 5-step strategy we can all use to get started on the journey.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy helps PeopleUnboxed Training Consultant Arlene Marsella reflect on her first year in the team.Arlene talks through the shift from presenting to facilitating, overcoming imposter syndrome, and how she is finding time to continue her own development.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy is joined by PeopleUnboxed co-founder, Tony Manwani, to discuss how their new learning app, BentoBot, is solving three of L&D's biggest problems.In terms of catering to different learner preferences, stopping people from forgetting and making learning fun, BentoBot is good to go.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month, a different type of show as MindBoost's Caleb Foster joins Westy to take a deep dive into creating learning with the OpenSource ADAPT tool.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Totara Learning's managing director, Lars Hyland.They discuss the importance of a training approach that includes performance management and employee engagement, in addition to traditional learning, and how Totara can be at the centre of that.And Lars reflects on his McMuffin-making skills...See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy chats with Michelle Hazelton, Managing Director of Anders Pink.They discuss curation vs creation, how quality needs to trump quantity when it comes to learning content, and how Anders Pink can be part of an invisible learning system.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy catches up with Mind Tools L&D Podcast hosts Ross Garner and Owen Ferguson to discuss performance support tools, how to get started in podcasting and mixing ABBA with paddle boarding.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

This month Westy has a long overdue catch-up with Kineo's Global Head of Delivery, Darren Holmes.They discuss where corporate training and education cross over, the effect of the pandemic on the digital learning market, and how Darren manages a remote team.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Westy spends an hour chatting with Donald Clark about all things AI. How it can help to create learning content, help to mark that content, and even improve image creation and editing.They also consider how AI can help to solve L&D's biggest challenge - How to make learning stick.See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting.Follow Westy on LinkedIn.