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Send us Fan Mail Carlo D'Amore's murder mystery began as a hobby project pitched to a tour company that thought he was mad — three months later it was nominated for a Drama Desk Award, and it's been running for more than a decade since. That instinct now drives Live in Theater, his company staging fully improvised interactive theatre for corporate audiences instead of another workshop on communication skills. Carlo tells Westy what it actually takes to make a room of strangers feel safe enough to be vulnerable together, and why his answer is always the same: stop performing certainty and lean into the discomfort instead. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Chris Bowyer's first sales job lasted three weeks. He walked out after being asked to phone people who'd been out of work for months about jobs that didn't exist. Complaints handling came next: PPI claims, payday loans, people juggling six or seven concurrent debts. He tells Westy why it takes 15 to 17 touch points before a prospect even replies, and why the moment someone says no is the moment you stop counting. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail What do Apple, Porsche, Rolex, and Gordon Ramsay have in common? They're all measuring sticks Caleb Foster uses to judge whether his AI-generated work is good enough to go live. Caleb returns to PeopleUnplugged with a hard reset on how to actually work with AI: stop treating it like an intern you have to train, and start treating it like the best person in the room.  He walks Westy through the quality bar he holds everything to, and the moment Claude tried to ship a two-pixel colour flaw and got told, in no uncertain terms, that Rolex wouldn't let it slide. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Westy learn how to transform nerves into confidence with Sarah Whitehouse's innovative leadership course inspired by Ted Lasso. Discover how storytelling and practical techniques can elevate your communication and leadership skills. Perfect for anyone ready to turn fear into fuel and lead with confidence. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail What do prehistoric chewing gum, a cable TV station in Immingham, and the voices behind BMW and UNICEF have in common? They're all chapters in the remarkable career story of Liz Drury, one of the UK's most in-demand voiceover artists. In this episode, Liz takes us from archaeology PhD to recording booth, and shares what she's learned about the power of voice, storytelling, and just saying yes to a snow-day screen test. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail The best work in sport rarely happens in the spotlight. Andrew Chaston has spent his career shaping the structures, the volunteers, and the systems that make sport tick, most recently leading a once-in-a-generation governance overhaul at the RFU. He tells Westy about his view from the back row. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Join Westy as he chats with Scania's Alex Woodward about his unique career path in the automotive industry, emphasing the power of experiential learning and early careers development. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Westy chats with newly qualified business coach Arlene Marsella about the essential differences between coaching, mentoring, and training. Discover why mastering these distinct yet interconnected skills is vital for any leader looking to foster growth and achieve success. Learn more about our content at PeopleUnboxed.co.uk See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Step inside the mind of an entrepreneur who turned a personal struggle into a thriving business. This month Westy chats with Renata and Lockhart from Wallacespace. After years of frustration trying to find a high-quality, welcoming training venue in London, Renata decided to create her own. She'll share how she created a business that not only understands the needs of trainers and learners but also provides a space that truly encourages innovation. You'll want to stick around until the end of this one, for a limited time offer! See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Are your OKRs feeling like an outdated exam that's holding your team back and causing "vision debt"? Westy is joined by Radhika Dutt, who argues it's time to ditch traditional Key Results for OHLs (Objectives, Hypotheses, Learnings). This vision-driven system fosters collaborative learning and truly moves the needle. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail This month Westy is diving into how comedy and learning and development are surprisingly similar, with guest Anthony Williams. Anthony explains how crucial skills like reading the room, mastering pacing and timing, and using feedback and iteration are for crucial for both learning design and making people laugh. Plus, we'll hear all about the amazing Couch to 5 Minutes programme, which has already helped over 30 new comics gain confidence both on and off stage. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Westy is joined by Jo Harley, a true trailblazer in employee engagement and co-founder of Hendrick & Hyde and Korero, whose two decades of experience — including deep roots in the hospitality industry — have transformed countless businesses.  Join us as we dive into her insights on creating dynamic, engaging, and genuinely fulfilling environments where people don't just work, but truly want to stay! See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder if your most 'challenging' team members are actually your greatest untapped resource? What if the very people who push boundaries, question the status quo, and sometimes even ruffle feathers are the ones your organisation needs to thrive? In this episode, Judith Germain flips conventional wisdom on its head, revealing why true leadership in today's fast-changing world means learning to spot, nurture, and strategically unleash the power of 'strategic mavericks.' See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how to really change behaviour and culture at work? 🤔 Forget boring training videos! This podcast episode dives into the fascinating world of Tom Hickmore's Drama for Change – a surprisingly effective way to spark conversations, build empathy, and unlock real transformation using the power of video drama. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.

Send us Fan Mail Five minutes. That's all it takes to transform training with BentoBot.  This month, Westy chats with Kimberley Harris from RED Construction to learn how. See how BentoBot from PeopleUnboxed can help learners stop forgetting. Follow Westy on LinkedIn.