In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions facing L&D today: is AI accelerating learning or quietly eroding it?They explore how AI tools are transforming the way people access knowledge, making it faster, easier, and more polished than ever before. But they also ask the harder question: what might we be losing in the process?The team dives into how overreliance on AI can short-circuit deep learning, reduce resilience, and replace curiosity with convenience. They share stories from clients, insights from the field, and practical ways learning professionals can strike the right balance between tech and growth.If you're a learning leader, trainer, or just curious about how AI is reshaping the way people learn, this episode offers a grounded, human-first perspective. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that challenges assumptions and re-centres the most important part of learning: the learner.

In this episode, Tom, Alex, and Natasha discuss essential tips for new managers to excel in their roles. They delve into the critical importance of clear communication, building trust with your team, and setting realistic and achievable goals. The trio shares insights on the transition from peer to manager, including how to establish authority while maintaining positive relationships. They also explore strategies for effective delegation, time management, and continuous self-improvement. Whether you're a newly promoted manager or aspiring to be one, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you navigate your new responsibilities with confidence. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge that will set you on the path to managerial success!Thanks,Tom, Alex and Natasha

In this episode and the first of four in a new series focusing on development within the pharmaceutical industry, Tom and Nic discuss how to maximise the collaboration between your Key Account Managers and your Medical Science Liaisons. Nic also takes us through a five-point framework.Thanks,Tom & Nic

In this episode, Tom, Natasha and Alex discuss real examples of high performing teams in action! Including what characteristics each show that makes them as optimised as they are, and what we can learn from them.Thanks,Tom, Natasha and Alex

This is a very special episode of The Learn, Grow, Succeed Podcast as Alex and Natasha are joined by team performance professional Joe Espana.During the podcast, we explore the High Performing Teams programme, and the ways in which you can unlock new levels of individual and collective performance within your team.

GET EXCITED! YOUR HOLIDAY IS HERE! How can you fully enjoy it though?Tom and Alex discuss ways that you can fully disconnect from your everyday and grab every bit of enjoyment out of your well earned break.Based on the recent blog – How To Properly Disconnect From Work And Enjoy Your Holiday (https://www.excel-communications.com/how-to-properly-disconnect-from-work-and-enjoy-your-holiday/)

Is your workplace psychologically safe?In this episode, Tom and Alex discuss the risks of people feeling psychologically unsafe and how you can create an environment for people to thrive.Based on the recent blog – What Is Psychological Safety And How Do You Create It? (https://www.excel-communications.com/what-is-psychological-safety-and-how-do-you-create-it/)

Today we are celebrating mistakes… and we are celebrating them because of the valuable opportunities to learn that exist within them.Based on the recent blog – Are You Making These 10 Huge Leadership Mistakes? (https://excel-communications.com/are-you-making-these-10-huge-leadership-mistakes/)

Tom and Alex discuss the importance of team building activities and whether you should invest time, money and effort into organising them for your business.

In this episode, Tom, Alex and Natasha discuss Mindfulness, covering why you should care about it, what it is, and how you can practice it.Mindfulness is not all about practices such as meditation, it is about taking the time to strip back the busyness of every day life and to enjoy the now and the moment that you're in.

In this episode, Tom and Alex discuss considerations that you should think about when choosing whether to use off-the-shelf or customised training for your teams.Thanks,Tom and Alex

In this episode, Tom, Alex and Natasha talk about the habits that you can build today to help shape a more resilient future for yourself.Thanks,Tom, Alex & Natasha

In this episode, Tom and Alex talk artificial intelligence. Covering 10 ways that it will impact learning in the near future!Thanks,Tom and Alex

In this episode, Tom, Alex and Natasha talk about areas that you can reflect upon to determine your own level of resilience.Thanks,Tom, Alex & Natasha

How often do you find yourself and others playing the blame game?High performing and successful teams tend not to participate in this game. Instead, they decide to own their actions and performance.In this episode, Tom and Alex share tips for how you can establish greater levels of accountability in your team.Thanks,Tom & Alex

In this episode Tom and Alex discuss the leadership and management skills that we could all look to learn from the award-winning comedy drama Ted Lasso.Thanks,Tom & Alex

In this episode Tom and Alex discuss the ways in which you can manage your unconscious bias and the importance of discovering their origins.Thanks,Tom & Alex

In this episode Tom and Alex welcome Natasha Freeborn to the Learn, Grow, Succeed Podcast to discuss what really happens when you develop your resilience.Thanks,Tom, Alex & Natasha

In this episode, Tom and Alex will be covering what a Training Needs Analysis, and discussing 3 blogs in 1 podcast!We are discussing what a Training Needs Analysis looks like, how to get started when creating one, and what major mistakes you need to avoid.Thanks,Alex and Tom

Today Tom and Alex are discussing Action Learning Sets, and we will be describing what they are, then giving an overview of their benefits before concluding by telling you how you can begin introducing them as part of your learning plan!Thanks,Alex & Tom