Why freelance L&D professionals don’t have to go it alone
June 20, 2026
Going freelance is one of the best decisions I’ve made. It’s also one of the hardest. I went freelance in…
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Plain speaking on learning
Contrarian, practical notes from four decades in the field. The things I wish more people said out loud.
How to choose the right learning platform
May 20, 2026
(and why most organisations get it wrong) Choosing a learning platform feels like progress. There’s a contract to sign, a…
Why I put technology last
April 20, 2026
(and what I put first instead) April is when most organisations begin their new financial year. New budgets get released.…
Why March is the right time for a learning spring clean
March 20, 2026
By March, most learning feels busy. Things are live. Things are in progress. Metrics are being gathered somewhere, in theory.…
Why Delivery Always Feels Harder Than Expected
February 20, 2026
By February, I often hear a version of the same story. The training plan is agreed. The full scope is…
Why I Still Slow Projects Down at the Start
January 20, 2026
Discovery is simply a structured pause January always makes people want to get moving. New plans. New initiatives. Lots of…
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