MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
"These are the people who'll help you go from 'I could never do that' to 'I just did that.' They've all been where you are - staring at a mic wondering what to say. They'll share what actually works (and what definitely doesn't)."
"Real experience. Real advice. Zero jargon."
Jo Cook
Talk
Run two mediocre podcasts with lessons you can learn from 😁
Anita Guru
Record
I’m a mindset coach and speaker who thrives on helping women find their voice and confidence - in life, work and behind the mic.
Anne Letherland
Record
Anne Leatherland is a voice expert and coach who empowers podcasters, speakers, and business leaders to master their voice as a powerful tool, building the skill and confidence to speak with clarity, ease, and unforgettable impact.
Anit Mahay
Record
Creates learning experiences that help people connect and thrive.
Hannah Frame
Talk
Hosts a podcast called "Every day’s a school day," where L&D individuals share stories, share mistakes, and remind us that we’re all still learning. Believes people remember stories, not slides.
Stephen Holderness
Change
When 30% of AOers told me they preferred learning through audio and podcasts, I knew we had to act. So, I built podcasts into our learning offer, and now they’re a core part of how we do L&D.
Tom McDowall
Record
Advocates for evidence-informed, experiment-led practice across L&D. Believes in the power of conversation to bring us together.
David James
Talk
Host of The Learning & Development Podcast and former Director of Learning, Talent & OD at The Walt Disney Company, EMEA.
Jenny Garrett
Talk
Podcasts globally with daughter Leah about AI that actually levels the playing field. Leah’s in charge of muting Jenny’s excessive empathy noises. Thinks AI reflects society like a mirror - the good, the bad, and everything we’d rather not see. Misses the days when podcasting was just audio.
Adam Lacey
Change
Started Assemble You with his cousin in 2022, and loves to bang the drum for podcasts in learning wherever he goes
Kirsty Lewis
Change
Created a podcast because I wanted to understand how other people run their facilitation and training businesses.
Erica Farmer
Talk
Co-Host of the AI for the Average Joe podcast show. Engaging People in AI & Future Skills as a Pro Speaker, Trainer & Author on Human:AI Collaborations and Practical AI Workshops after 25 years in Corporate L&D.
Leah Garrett
Talk
DJ by night, data nerd by day, podcast host always
Ruth Wood
Change
Former diplomat turned leadership coach - still obsessed with what really makes people listen, connect and change.
John Helmer
Record
Showrunner and Host of three leading learning podcasts, including The Learning Hack, in the top 5% of podcasts globally by listens.
Andrew Jacobs
Keynote
You host for the Podcast Learning Festival!