Mindtools L&D Podcast
Every week, join hosts Gemma Towersey, Ross Dickie, Owen Ferguson and Ross Garner as we discuss all things work, performance and learning.
Bringing the debate to you
For over five years, The Mindtools L&D Podcast (formerly The Good Practice Podcast), has been a must-listen for anyone working in HR or L&D. It’s an open, supportive, and accessible spaces to debate the world of work, with its mix of expert insights and good humor.
Each week, we talk to special guests, industry leaders, practitioners, and authors to tackle the big questions facing our organizations. We also review the latest theories and share experiences, backed up by learning and performance insights.
Episode 425 — Christmas Special: L&D Actually
Another year, another Christmas Special! We’ve scraped the barrel of festive ideas and selected Love Actually, the “greatest Christmas movie of all time”, as the unfortunate premise of this year’s audio horrorshow.
In this edition, Ross Garner will be asking questions that are very loosely based on the Richard Curtis classic, with answers from Ross Dickie, Anna and Owen.
Including:
- In Love Actually, grumpy husband Alan Rickman gets into trouble when he buys a necklace for a woman who isn’t his wife. If you were to buy a gold necklace for another profession, other than L&D, what would it be and why?
- Creepy romantic Andrew Lincoln spends Love Actually pining after Keira Knightley: The wife of his best friend. What aspect of L&D do you secretly love, but know that you can never be involved with?
- Spurned husband Colin Firth spends Love Actually learning Portuguese to be with the woman he loves. What L&D language do you plan on spending the Christmas season learning?
- Aging rocker Bill Nighy performs his single ‘Christmas Is All Around Me’ naked on TV, to celebrate it taking the Christmas Number 1 spot. What’s your great ambition for 2025?
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