In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Jez Light of Ground Control.

Jez is an award-winning learning leader, known for his transformational approach to L&D. He is Head of Learning and a member of the executive team at Ground Control, a national maintenance and construction company operating across the UK. Jez previously led learning for global brands including Phones4U and Superdry, where his work won a CIPD People Management Award.

At Ground Control, Jez has reimagined L&D—moving it from compliance-driven training to a vibrant, learner-first culture that supports everyone, from apprentices to senior leaders.

In this episode, Jez walks Adam through how he’s rebuilt learning at scale. He shares the tools, tone, and thinking behind GC Academy, and how he transformed a dormant apprenticeship levy into a major engine for growth and retention.

Jez covers:

1. How to rebrand L&D to engage the whole business
2. Creative strategies to make learning accessible, flexible and fun
3. Turning the apprenticeship levy into a company-wide perk
4. Practical systems for tracking ROI and learner impact
5. Building psychological safety inside L&D teams

Jez gives honest, inspiring, and refreshingly practical advice on how to create a learning culture people genuinely use—and love. If you’re trying to get your L&D function listened to, this is a must-listen episode.

Connect with Jez on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jez-light-07150249/

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In this excellent interview, Adam sits down with Ross Garner and Paul Buller of Mind Tools to explore one of the most pressing topics in L&D today: the role of AI in content creation and the future of learning.

Ross is Chief Learning Officer at Mind Tools and a former Learning Designer of the Year. He’s also a long-time podcast host and co-author of the L&D Dispatch newsletter. Paul is Head of Content at Mind Tools, an executive coach, and an expert in leadership and organisational psychology with a track record in leading hybrid learning teams at global organisations.

In this episode, Ross and Paul unpack how AI is reshaping what we create, how we design learning experiences, and the skills L&D professionals need to thrive in this new landscape.

They share their reflections on:

1. Why content creation jobs are shifting—not disappearing
2. How AI can free up time to focus on behaviour change and learning design
3. The continued importance of authentic human connection in digital learning
4. Practical ways to integrate AI into workflows without compromising quality
5. How L&D can defend against “internet slop” with trustworthy, research-backed content

Ross and Paul give thoughtful, grounded insights into what AI means for learning teams today—and why embracing it with optimism and intentionality is the smart move. If you’re navigating the shift to AI-enhanced learning design, this is a must-listen episode.

Duolingo AI Revolution: https://drphilippahardman.substack.com/p/duolingos-ai-revolution

Connect with them on LinkedIn

Ross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-garner/

Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbuller/

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