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
Revolutionising Retail Training at Ann Summers with Becky West
In this interview, Adam speaks with Becky West, Head of Learning and Development at Ann Summers.
Becky started her career as a teacher and moved into the Leisure and tourism industry as a frontline m…
Engaging Seasonal Workers with L&D at St Austell Brewery with James Hampton
In this interview, Adam speaks with James Hampton, Head of Employee Experience at St Austell Brewery.
James has been supporting people’s organisational performance in the military, further education, …
Learning Culture with Toby Newman
In this interview, Adam speaks with Toby Newman, Senior L&D consultant at CH Robinson.
Toby is an accomplished learning and development professional with 20+ years of expertise in designing and delive…
L&D Challenges Series 1 Review with Don Taylor & Toby Harris
In this episode of the L&D Challenges podcast, Adam and Rich join forces with L&D industry experts Don Taylor and Toby Harris to review the key themes from Series 1.
They discuss the five core takeawa…
The Three 'C's' with Phil King
In todays podcast, Richard talks with Phil King, formerly from Roche and Bristol-Myers in L&D leadership roles and now impactfully Consulting and Coaching whilst Co-Hosting his Soulful Leader Podcast…
Building Effective Onboarding and Training Programmes with Brittany Chamberlin
In this episode of the L&D Challenges Podcast, Adam speaks with Brittany Chamberlin about her experience in the L&D industry.
Brittany has been in the L&D industry for more than 15 years. In that time…
Formalising and Centralising Learning with Michael Miller
In this podcast, Adam talks to Michael Miller about setting up the first formal learning systems and processes at Sygnature Discovery.
In this fascinating discussion, Michael talks us through the proc…
Developing Leaders at EDF with Andrew Golightly
In this podcast, Adam speaks with Andrew Golightly about a new leadership programme he developed and rolled out.
Andrew is a Learning and Development Specialist at EDF, where he has managed all aspect…
L&D Networks & Communities with Ana Silva
In this episode, Adam speaks with Ana Silva about a new internal learning community she helped develop and roll out.
Ana is the Learning Business partner at Continental tyres, where she supports the o…
The Thinking Environment with Adele Bradley
In this podcast, Adam talks to Adele Bradley about a brilliant learning initiative intended to drive better decision-making - a Thinking Environment.
Adele is an organisational Development Manager at …
Personalisation and Learning Ecosystems with Alfonso Bustos
In this podcast, Adam talks to Alfonso about his experiences of running L&D at a large, complex organisation.
Alfonso has a PhD in educational psychology and is Head of Digital Academy at Ricoh Europe…
Implementing a Mentoring Scheme with Rachel Wood
In this podcast, Adam is joined by L&D expert Rachel Wood.
Rachel is a Learning and Development Partner for Burendo, the founder of #LLAND, a learning and development community based in Leeds. She's a…
L&D Supporting Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing with Sally Dunne
In todays podcast, Richard talks with Sally Dunne, Learning and Development lead at Choice Support.
Choice Support is a national UK charity supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, and m…
Leading Learning at Ribby Hall with Daniel Houseman
In this episode, Adam speaks with Daniel Houseman about the various learning initiatives he and his team have introduced at Ribby Hall Village, a luxury holiday village in Lancashire.
Daniel takes us …