Upskilling for Wellbeing
When James lost his job in retail during the pandemic, he thought the hardest part would be the financial strain. It wasn’t. It was the absence of structure, purpose, and routine that slowly began to chip away at his confidence. He stopped applying for roles because he no longer believed he was qualified for any…
Culture Is a Strategy, Not a Perk
The manager beamed as he showed me around the office. There were fruit bowls on the counter, beanbags in the lounge, and a gleaming espresso machine in the corner. “We have a great culture here,” he said. It was well-intentioned but telling. Somewhere along the way, “culture” became shorthand for creature comforts. The truth is,…
The Power of Meaningful Partnerships
The afternoon sun filtered through the windows at London’s Barbican, casting a clear, steady light across the room. Guests settled into their round tables, gathered in small groups that created a focused, collaborative setting rather than a formal one. Then the applause began. At the inaugural Get the Nation Learning Awards, two names rose above…
Breaking the Cycle: Worklessness, Confidence, and the Journey Back to Wellbeing
When Ben Fogle stood on stage describing his climb up Everest and his 49 days crossing the Atlantic, he didn’t just talk about grit. He talked about belief. Each challenge, he said, stripped away comfort until all that was left was determination—and an understanding that confidence isn’t found in safety but in stepping beyond it….
Black History Month 2025 – Standing Up Against Prejudice
Black History Month 2025 is something I hold close to my heart. We all have a responsibility to stand up against prejudice.
Mental Health Awareness
The last five years have been turbulent for us all and more uncertainty is on the horizon with new technology reshaping the world of work, whilst we are still battling with the aftermath of the pandemic. These challenges have resulted in unprecedented stress levels, hopelessness, financial pressures, anxiety and job losses. Although 2023 was a…
International Women’s Day 2024 – Recognising Inequality
International Women’s Day 2024 – Celebrating Top Women In Business It’s that time of the year again when we celebrate just how far women have come in the entrepreneurship world. At the moment, we’ve seen more women in work than ever, yet we are still seeing inequality in pay, with women still having a 14.5%…
LGBTQ+ History Month | Designing An Inclusive Workplace
They say variety is the spice of life. If we were all the same, the world would be a very dull place. Just as diversity adds colour to our world, inclusive workplaces add colour to the world of work. This allows not only employees but also businesses and wider society to shine. This LQBTQ+ History…
Children’s Mental Health Week – Young People Must Be Heard
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and I’d like to take a moment to focus on mental health in young people and children, a subject close to my heart. The last few years have been tough on all of us, but children and young people have suffered more than most. They had to contend…
A Remarkable Year of Reflection, Action and Compassion
Throughout 2023, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside incredible individuals and organisations who share our commitment to excellence, growth and career progression through organisational training and development. We want to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and trust. A Year of Challenges The year 2023 brought challenges and…
