The Assembly
The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble
The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
That’s what The Assembly delivers.
Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward.
In each episode, you’ll find:
Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today
Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape
Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture
Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability
Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast.
Formally known as L&D Challenges.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 74
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Webinar Recording: Leading Future Humans - Unleashing the Potential in Others
Liggy and Adam are back with another webinar from the Future Human series - Leading Future Humans - Unleashing the Potential in Others.
Inspired by the Skills for the Future outlined by the World Eco…
Supporting L&D Across Multiple Cultures and Continents with Shellie Le Bras
In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Shellie Le Bras, Global Learning and Development Manager at a large international drinks company.
She is a passionate advocate for social justice and educa…
From Martial Arts to L&D with Ash Wedderburn (GB Railfreight)
In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Ash Wedderburn, the Learning & Development Manager at GB Railfreight.
Ash leads on all things training, learning and development. Previously at Showsec…
Empowering Women in Leadership Roles with Delphine Mourot, Director at HEC
In this brilliant interview, Adam speaks with Delphine Mourot, Director at HEC, Executive Coach, Teacher, and Author.
A HEC graduate, Delphine also holds master's degrees in political science, intern…
Connecting Learning With Outcomes and Impact with Lars Hyland
In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Lars Hyland Managing Director EMEA at Totara Learning.
Lars has over 27 years of experience in the design and implementation of large scale learning pr…
Embedding Audio Learning in Your Organisation with Adam Lacey and Richard Ward
What we've learned from piloting and launching audio learning in multiple organisations.
Assemble You launched in 2022 with a mission to bring podcast-style learning to time-poor, screen-fatigued prof…
The Power of Persuasion and Influence in L&D with Dr Keith O'Brien
In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Dr Keith O'Brian, Director of Consulting at Influence at Work, about how to use persuasion and influence at work in a learning and development context.
…
What Organisations can do to Support Women in Menopause with Ann O'Neill
In this interview, Adam speaks with Ann O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Adora.
Adora is a women's health platform that focuses on helping women understand the signs of menopause and providing resource…
The Challenges of Rolling out New Technology in Global Organisations with Rebecca Tisdale
In this interview, Adam speaks with Rebecca Tisdale who is a Learning Leader for a global corporation.
Rebecca specialises in implementing transformation programs through consulting, designing, leadi…
How L&D Can Adapt to Business Change with Craig Hamill and Lyndsay Taylor from Direct Line
In this interview, Adam speaks with Craig Hamill, Digital and Innovation Leading Lead, and Lyndsay Taylor, Head of L&D at Direct Line,
Both Craig and Lyndsay have been working in L&D for 20 years; wi…
Explore the Global Sentiment Survey with Don Taylor
In this interview, Adam chats with Don Taylor, Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference and Learning and Skills Group, as well as the Network Chair at VC Emerge Education.
Don runs the Global Sen…
Human Skills in The Age of AI - Future Human with Liggy Webb and Adam Lacey
Are you future-ready?
Join Adam Lacey and Liggy Webb as they discuss the ten behavioural skills they believe will be essential to humans as we head into the age of AI.
Designed for anyone in a learnin…
Transforming L&D at AO with Stephen Holderness
In this interview, Adam chats with Stephen Holderness, Content and Digital Learning Lead at AO.
Stephen leads the transformation of their digital learning offer and has driven engagement in digital l…
VR for Frontline Workers with Nishant Raj
In this episode, Adam interviews Nishant Raj, Co-Founder of Virtual Learning Factory about VR and digital twins for small manufacturing businesses.
Nishant has over a decade of experience in the manuf…
Audio Learning with Sophie Bolzer at Audvice
In this interview, Adam speaks with Sophie Bolzer, CEO of Audvice.
Sophie is CEO and founder of Audvice, a private and secure podcasting solution that unlocks the power of voice to onboard, train and …
Enabling Academics and Volunteers with Rick Hopcroft
In this interview, Adam speaks with Rick Hopcroft, Learning & Development Manager at Toi Ohomai, Te Pūkenga - The New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.
Rick has over a decade of experience i…
Onboarding & Training the Front Office at Stirling Ackroyd with Steven Milicia
In this interview, Adam speaks with Steven Milicia, Head of Learning and Development at Stirling Ackroyd Group.
Steven is an experienced L&D Manager, Performance Coach, Trainer, Project, Financial and…
Alignment in L&D with Viki Howden
In this interview, Adam speaks with Viki Howden, HR Consultant and coach, currently working as a lecturer at Exeter College.
Viki teaches various leadership courses with a focus on People Practices. S…
Blended Learning at Leonardo Hotels with Edd Gallier
Adam speaks with Edd Gallier, Head of Learning & Development at Leonardo Hotels in this interview.
Edd is a learning thought leader, regular conference speaker and awards host, contributing to learni…
Training on the Production Floor at Clean Linen Services with Nicola Manuel
In this interview, Adam speaks with Nicola Manuel, Learning and Development Manager for Clean Linen Services.
Nicola has worked in a development role for the past 30 years in various industries. Star…