Let’s address the elephant in the training room: many L&D professionals still think ‘selling’ is someone else’s job. But if you want to...

Let’s be honest: managing upwards isn’t just about “aligning communication styles” and “navigating complex dynamics.” Sometimes it’s...

Let’s get real: if L&D wants a seat at the table, it’s not enough to deliver excellent training. We need to speak the language of...

Imagine this: your team is working hard, but something’s not quite right. Despite the effort, results are underwhelming, communication...

For many Learning & Development professionals, the career journey starts with a passion for helping others grow. You’re the go-to person...

What if the gap between a good team and a great team isn’t talent, experience, or even hard work, but decision-making? Most teams don’t...

And How We Bridge the Gap at The TwentyOne Leadership L&D Academy After decades of working with senior leadership teams, both as an...

In misaligned teams that lack trust, power grabs are a constant battle. The Sales Director wants to lead on marketing. The Ops Director...

Being an L&D leader isn’t just about rolling out training courses. It’s about influencing decision-makers, proving impact, and shaping...

In my experience, most senior managers think they are pretty good coaches. In reality, they’re often just giving advice, offering...

L&D isn’t just about delivering training – it’s about driving real business impact. Yet, many L&D teams struggle to gain influence, prove...

Have you ever wondered why some teams are phenomenal to be part of while others struggle to get by? Over the past twenty years, I've...

Why I Created The L&D Academy – And Why You’ll Love Working With Me Hi, I’m Matt Williams, and I’ve spent the last 30 years working in...

Confident leaders make better decisions. They drive important conversations, build strong relationships, and don’t let ego get in the...

If you’re an L&D leader who’s tired of being seen as just the 'training person', it’s time for a wake-up call. L&D isn’t just about...

We are closer to 2030 than 2020 In a world where innovation moves faster than ever, how can leaders thrive amid constant change? Our...

Ditching your DEI initiatives might provide short-term savings or political appeasement, but long-term? It’s a recipe for stagnation,...

Developing your next generation of leaders isn’t just about handing them bigger responsibilities and hoping for the best. It’s about...

Ego sometimes gets a bad rep. It is sometimes used as a synonym for conceit or having an over-inflated sense of self-importance. I...

In my recent experience, the days of rigid role-based succession planning are giving way to a more flexible, future-focused strategy...