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e’re delighted that you have chosen to join us at the Training & Development Summit – a unique event, tailor-made to meet your individual requirements. We have carefully planned out your itinerary to ensure your time here is worthwhile: Connect with businesses relevant to your current and forthcoming projects in our matchmade one-to-one meetings.

And let’s not forget the networking – we’ve created a relaxed environment for you to form new partnerships, with ample opportunities to mix with peers during the buffet lunch, coffee breaks and networking dinner!

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‘Mental Health & Wellbeing: Evaluating the new generation of apps, platforms and AI coaches’

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Seminars

‘Majority of UK workers experience mental health issues due to financial strains’

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Itinerary MONDAY

TUESDAY 08.45 - 09.30 Opening Presentation ‘Why your L&D doesn’t work (and how to fix it!)’

Khairunnisa Mohamedali The Smarty Train Atlantis Suite

07.30 - 08.45

09.40 - 10.25

Seminar ‘How to find your polar bear – resilience in the workplace’ Mark Agnew Adventure Agnew Atlantis Suite

Seminar ‘Building a skills-powered employee journey: The golden thread aligning learning to performance and progression’’ Joe Hill-Wilson Learn Amp Atlantis Suite

10.30 - 13.05 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

13.05 - 14.00 Networking Buffet Lunch RBG Restaurant

14.00 - 14.45 Seminar ‘From idea to impact’ Richard Newman Body Talk Atlantis Suite

14.50 - 17.20 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

19.30 - 20.00 Pre Dinner Drinks Pre Function Suite

20.00 - 23.00 Evening Dinner Pre Function Suite

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Breakfast RBG Restaurant

08.50 - 09.20

09.25 - 09.55 Seminar ‘The Captains Mindset: Elevating Leadership Through Lessons from Elite Sport’ Andrew Strauss Mindflick Atlantis Suite

10.00 - 13.05 Face to Face Meetings Discovery Suite

13.10 - 14.10 Networking Buffet Lunch RBG Restaurant

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MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING: Evaluating the new generation of apps, platforms and AI coaches

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rganisations are under increasing pressure to support employee wellbeing in ways that are flexible, scalable and personalised. In response, a new generation of digital mental health tools – including AI coaches, mental health apps, digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programmes and biometric wearables – has emerged as a key part of the workplace wellbeing toolkit. These tools are helping HR leaders in both public and private sectors address rising levels of stress, anxiety and burnout, while also offering measurable insights that integrate directly into broader health and HR strategies...

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AI-Powered Support and Digital Coaching AI-driven mental health assistants are now offering employees ondemand, confidential support.

These virtual coaches use natural language processing (NLP) to simulate supportive conversations, recommend resources, and guide users through evidence-based exercises in real time.

 Employees can access courses at their own pace  Solutions can be scaled across organisations without waitlists  Some platforms offer blended options, combining digital CBT with access to live therapists

 Platforms provide CBT-based interactions 24/7  Some tools offer emotional check-ins, helping users recognise and process stress or negative thinking patterns  Advanced solutions are integrating machine learning to personalise

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These AI tools are especially valuable in hybrid and remote environments, where employees may feel isolated or reluctant to reach out to a manager or peer.

Digital CBT and Therapy-onDemand Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has long been recognised as a gold standard in managing anxiety and depression. Digitally delivered CBT platforms have become more mainstream, offering structured modules and guided journeys accessible via mobile or desktop.

These services are often embedded into existing Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) or broader wellbeing platforms, increasing uptake and reducing stigma.

Wearable Tech and Real-Time Stress Monitoring The latest smartwatches and wearable devices now offer realtime stress monitoring, tracking metrics like heart rate variability,

sleep quality, and physical activity.

These insights help employees and HR teams:  Spot early signs of burnout or fatigue  Encourage healthy habits through nudges and reminders  Link wellbeing data to organisational outcomes like absenteeism and productivity Some employers are integrating this biometric data (anonymised and aggregated) into HR dashboards, helping them assess wellbeing trends across departments or locations.

As hybrid work reshapes the employee experience, digital wellbeing tools are stepping up to bridge the gap between traditional support and modern workforce needs. For HR leaders, 2025 is the year to embrace AI-enabled, data-informed solutions that provide personalised, proactive, and scalable mental health support – wherever employees may be.

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Seminars MONDAY 16TH JUNE

08.45 – 09.30

“Why your L&D doesn’t work (and how to fix it!)”

Dr. Khairunnisa Mohamedali has over 10 years’ experience in organisational culture, innovation and human-centred design. In this session, she will reveal the neuroscience behind why traditional learning approaches no longer work and how you can adapt your L&D design to create long-lasting behavioural change.

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Khairunnisa Mohamedali Director & Chief Innovation Officer The Smarty Train

09.40 – 10.25

As Chief Innovation Officer at The Smarty Train, Dr Khairunnisa Mohamedali specialises in organisational culture, innovation, and human-centred design. She advises on future-ready development strategies and designs high-performance people programmes, whether graduate, mid-level or senior, for some of the biggest (and smallest) organisations in the world.

Khairunnisa is a published author, a thought leader on the subject of learning and development, was awarded Woman of the Future, and frequently presents on the topic of innovation in the world of work.

“Building a skills-powered employee journey: The golden thread aligning learning to performance and progression” • • •

Joe Hill-Wilson CEO & Co-Founder Learn Amp

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Discover the neuroscience behind why traditional approaches to learning design don’t work with today’s learners Learn design principles and brain hacks that will help your L&D create lasting behaviour change See real examples of sticky learning in practice from our partnerships with pioneering and award-winning global brands across industries, from banking to luxury fashion to energy Come equipped with your organisation’s L&D challenges to receive tailored insights from our expert Q&A panel

Why skills are increasingly used as a currency for performance and progression conversations The value of a skills-powered people development strategy and the practical ways to implement a personalised approach Moving from learning management to career management to support improved ELV

Joe Hill-Wilson has spent his career building global scale-ups in people and organisational development roles. He has worked across 4 continents training, managing and consulting with a deep interest in how performance is affected by identity, culture, system, processes and its people. In his 15+ years in L&D and OD roles, Joe developed to Head of L&D and then Director at a global company. He ran a consultancy before joining Learn Amp as a founding team member. He established its Sales, Solutions, Customer Success and Implementation functions now operating as Chief Commercial Officer and Lead Solutions Architect.

Seminars MONDAY 16TH JUNE

14.00 - 14.45

“From Idea To Impact” In today’s modern world there is a gap between where you are and the impact that you want to create. Often people’s best ideas go to the ideas graveyard. Ideas that win, are those that are best communicated.

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Richard Newman CEO & Founder Body Talk

PRO storytelling framework

Richard Newman is an award-winning expert in Leadership Communication, Storytelling and Influence, working in advanced communication since 1995. Richard specialises in showing leaders how to speak with greater impact and influence. He is regularly featured on BBC London Radio and is the author of the best selling book ‘You were Born to Speak’ and the recently launched ‘Lift Your Impact’.

Richard’s clients include CEOs, Vice-Presidents and leadership teams across many industries, including Virgin, Expedia, EE, AXA, Microsoft and 3M. Richard founded Body Talk in 2000 and began working with a well-known Formula 1 team.

His team at Body Talk have now worked with over 160,000 clients from 46 countries around the world. Recently they helped one client win over £1.2 Billion in new business by improving the way they communicate.

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Seminars TUESDAY 17TH JUNE

08.50 – 09.20

“How to find your polar bear - resilience in the workplace” Mark Agnew and his teammates made history when they kayaked the Northwest Passage.

He shares the tale of his adventure with actionable lessons to create a more resilient, happier and more productive workforce.

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Gripping tales of polar bears, icebergs and near death experiences One of the greatest expeditions of modern time Lessons in how to ‘sit with discomfort’ so your staff can thrive in adversity The power of the process over the outcome, and how it will lead to more productivity

Mark Agnew is a resilience and teamwork specialist. He is a World First Record setting adventurer & European Adventurer of The Year 2023. His talk is packed with polar bears and ice bergs, and actionable lessons to help you thrive in adversity.

Mark Agnew European Adventurer of the Year 2023 Keynote Speaker

09.25 – 09.55

“The Captain’s Mindset: Elevating Leadership Through Lessons from Elite Sport” In 2011, Sir Andrew Strauss led the England cricket team to the top of the world rankings.

In this session, he shares the leadership lessons learned from elite sport that hold powerful relevance for today’s organisations. With a focus on mindset, adaptability, and performance under pressure, Sir Andrew will explore how simple, practical principles can be used to develop future leaders and support high-impact learning and development strategies suitable for the modern world.

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Sir Andrew Strauss Executive Chairman Mindflick

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Discover how elite sport principles can be applied to leadership development in today’s workplace.

Learn practical strategies to build mindset, adaptability, and resilience in emerging leaders.

Gain insights into creating high-performance environments through effective leadership behaviours.

In 2013, former England Cricket captain - Andrew Strauss - and two leading sport psychologists - Mark Bawden and Pete Lindsay - came together with a simple mission: to take lessons from high- performance sport and mould them into practical and scalable solutions.

Having taken the England cricket team to number one in the world, Andrew now shares his knowledge and experience of leading and building teams on the world stage to help others achieve success in even the most challenging environments.

Majority of UK workers experience mental health issues due to financial strains

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of UK employees report their financial situation is damaging their health, leading to stress, anxiety and, in a small percentage, suicidal thoughts.

That’s according to nudge’s 2025 Global Financial Wellbeing Report, which reveals money worries are systematically undermining the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the UK workforce.

The annual report, which surveyed over 11,500 employees worldwide including 2,102 UK workers, highlights the widespread health consequences of financial instability while also highlighting the positive outcomes strong financial literacy can have on workforce wellbeing and overall health.

Ongoing financial pressure appears to be contributing to mental and physical health issues in the UK. The report revealed that UK employees experience the following mental health issues due to their financial situation: • • •

Stress (31%) Anxiety (26%) Suicidal thoughts (6%)

The effects of financial stress aren’t just limited to the mind; they’re appearing in employees’ physical health too. The data shows that 22% of UK employees lose sleep over financial concerns, 16% report fatigue or exhaustion and 15% experience headaches or migraines.

Additionally, 9% link their financial stress to high blood pressure.

The impact also extends into personal lives, with 18% saying

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financial stress has caused tension in their relationships, and 12% reporting social withdrawal.

Commenting on these findings, Jonathan Bellamy, Benefits Manager at AstraZeneca said: “Financial stress has a huge impact on people both inside and outside of work.

If someone is stressed by their finances, it can cause a lack of focus and decreased productivity.

Ultimately, it could also lead to longer-term mental health issues, so it is important employers provide support for employees to better understand finances and educate them on the financial benefits they have within their total reward packages.”

Tim Perkins, Co-Founder and CEO at nudge said: “Financial pressure is particularly prominent in the UK compared to other European countries when it comes to mental health issues.”

Across other major European countries, financial stress affects a smaller percentage of workers versus the UK: France (23%), Germany (25%), Spain (25%) and Italy (22%).

“While other European employees report worrying signs of financial stress, the UK’s significantly higher rate of 31% is concerning,” added Perkins. “This financial pressure doesn’t just impact balance sheets – it reverberates through every aspect of wellbeing both at work and home.

By providing personalised financial education, employers can address this specific challenge and create workplaces where employees can thrive rather than just survive.”

As financial pressures intensify, UK employees are increasingly aware of the need to strengthen their financial knowledge – with almost 80% actively working to improve their financial literacy. Data shows that those with strong financial literacy are 37% less likely to experience stress and 49% less likely to feel anxious.

This positive impact extends across all areas of wellbeing, with those who are financially literate significantly more likely to report stronger mental, social, and physical health globally: • • •

7x more likely to rate their mental health as excellent 7x more likely to rate their social health as excellent 6x more likely to rate their physical health as excellent

Perkins concluded: “Financial literacy is a powerful way to reduce financial stress during volatile times, although it’s important to note that advice should be coming from experts rather than unregulated platforms.

By equipping employees with expert advice on how to better manage their finances, employers will ease the pressure on employees’ minds, bodies and relationships. Businesses must recognise the importance of offering personalised financial education to create a healthier workforce.”

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Delegates

ABL Group

Head of L&D

Age UK

Network Learning & Development Manager

Alexander McQueen

Global Head of Training Head of Talent & Development

Amplifon

HR People Services Specialist

AND Digital

People Operations Business Partner

Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd

Plant Training & Competence Manager

British Arab Commercial Bank

Head of Learning & Development Summit

Calder Industrial Materials

HR Manager

CareTech

L&D Business Partner

ClickView

Head of People

Compass Community School South

Group Head of L&D

DAF Trucks

Training & Apprenticeships Manager

Dedalus Group

Training Manager

Dominos Pizza

Operations Learning & Development Manager

Eden Mobility

Head of People

EQUANS

HR Advisor HR Manager

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Foxhills Club and Resort

Learning & Development Manager

Groundwork London

L&D Manager

Healix and HX Global

Head of Learning & Development

Heathrow Ltd

Training Assurance & Project Development Specialist

Honda

Head of Learning & Development

International Cargo logistics limited

HR Manager

Ion

Head of L&D

iProov

Senior Organisational Development Partner

Jaguar Land Rover

Head of Jaguar Training

Jaleel Holdings

Learning & Development Manager

Knight Frank LLP

Associate Director of Learning

MD Innovation (NHS Projects)

Director

Menzies Llp

Learning & Development Manager

Delegates

Meta

HR Sourcing Manager

National Centre for Social Research

Head of Learning & Talent Development

National Residential Landlords Association

Senior Training Manager Training & Development Officer

Noble Foods

Learning & Development Manager Group HR Director

Nomad Foods

Learning & Development Business Partner

Omega

Head of L&D

Outcomes First Group

Head of Talent, Learning & Development

PageGroup

Global L&D Analyst

Papa John’s

International Training & Ops Program Manager

Pci Pharma Services

Regional Talent Development Manager

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Learning & Development Manager

Prospect union

L&D Manager

Reach Food Service

HR Manager

Richemont

Senior Manager, Talent & L&D

Snap Finance

L&D Specialist

Sodexo Live!

Learning & Development Manager

Spreetail

Chief People Officer

Squarepoint Capital

Talent Development Specialist

Street Group

Head of People

The Good Care Group London Ltd

Training Manager

The International Tennis Integrity Agency

Head of HR

The LEGO Group

Global Learning Specialist

Turtle Bay Restaurants

Head of Talent & Development

UCL

Safety Training Manager

URM

People Development Coordinator People Development Manager

Wingstop Restaurants Inc

L&D Lead

Zoological Society Of London

Head of Training & Organisation Development

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Supplier Directory Aurion Learning 02890 643 211 / gavin.woods@aurionlearning.com / aurionlearning.com Aurion Learning is a full-service digital learning provider with over 25 years’ experience helping organisations of all sizes and sectors to tackle their learning challenges. We call it Learning that Works. Our multi-project relationships include working with the Irish Health Service, NHS, GlaxoSmithKline, IBM, World Rugby, Jacobs, NSPCC, Disney and DVSA. Whether you’re focused on onboarding, compliance, behavioural change or maximising business outcomes, we’d love to meet and explore your L&D challenges. We’ll provide free guidance to help you find the right path to your version of Learning that Works. Find out how we can help: - Define a digital learning strategy covering content creation, governance, accessibility and ROI. - Deliver and manage digital learning projects of all sizes and complexity.

- Support with the creation of custom digital learning content that is tailored and targeted.

- Find your perfect learning platform from carefully selected, award-winning options.

Be the Business 07990 037 340 / rebecca.nelson@bethebusiness.com / bethebusiness.com Be the Business is a UK-based not-for-profit movement dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses (SMEs) boost their productivity and performance. We work with large organisations to give their staff frontline leadership and talent development experience within SMEs. Our programmes offer rewarding ​Advisory Board-style experiential learning, supporting you to advance your leadership and executive-level capabilities while making a meaningful impact working with UK small business leaders. The Inspiring Leaders Programme is a 6-month long, hands-on programme where participants support small businesses through advisory boards, mentoring, and chairing meetings. Combined with peer learning sessions and online content, the programme develops leaders skills.

Body Talk 07946 219 551 / albe.pereira@ukbodytalk.com / ukbodytalk.com Body Talk works globally with clients from graduates to C-Suite executives helping them to communicate with clarity and impact. Backed by 25 years of expertise, our science-supported training draws on the world’s largest study on influence with UCL, showing that simple body language adjustments can increase persuasiveness by 42% and leadership qualities by 44%. Why do these skills matter to business now? Because vital communication techniques are crucial to thrive in the age of AI. On the surface our coaching cultivates gravitas, presence and influence. Deep down, transforming the way you communicate will change not only your business relationships, but also your life. Learn how to use your head, heart and hands to maintain attention, convey your ideas memorably and motivate people towards the outcomes you want to achieve. At Body Talk, we empower people to make their mark on the world.

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Charged Leadership 07956 553 686 / chargedleadership.co.uk At Charged Leadership, we create bespoke leadership development programs tailored to your organization’s needs.

Our face-to-face, virtual and hybrid programs combine learning, action sets, and coaching to drive lasting, measurable change that aligns with your strategic objectives. We also offer consultancy services to optimize and enhance existing leadership initiatives, ensuring long-term effectiveness. Through needs analysis and talent mapping, we identify high-potential leaders and design succession strategies to future-proof your leadership pipeline. Our flexible solutions include Quick Charge webinars, Re-Charge half-day workshops, and Fully Charged programs to support your budget and development needs. Additionally, our executive coaching helps mid-level and senior leaders navigate challenges, hone strategic decision-making, and drive performance. We empower leaders to lead with confidence, vision, and impact. Let us help you charge-up your leaders for a better tomorrow, driving organizational success and growth.

Class 02023 902 703 / Matt@class.com / class.com Class is the virtual classroom for learning and development – built upon the audio and video capabilities of Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Developed by Class Technologies Inc., Class enables the active learning of 10M+ users from 1,500+ businesses and schools and is the largest provider of virtual classroom software globally.

Cognition Evolve 07850 521 068 / rmuller@cognitionevolve.com / cognitionevolve.com Cognition Evolve is a global leader in learning solutions, blending creativity with deep expertise to deliver measurable impact. We go beyond digital to design end-to-end learning strategies that include immersive learning, leadership development, apprenticeships, qualifications, and publishing. Our approach is practical, human-centred, and built around your people—not just the tech. With teams across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, and the Pacific, we bring international best practice and local insight to every partnership. Our clients span corporates, governments, and education providers, all looking to futureproof their workforce and drive meaningful change. We don’t just create content—we co-design capability. From transforming learning cultures to embedding behavioural change, we work as a true partner, not a vendor. If you’re looking for more than a digital provider— someone who can help shape your strategy, scale globally, and deliver real-world results—Cognition Evolve is ready to help your organisation grow and evolve.

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DRPG 07736 880 384 / Aimee.woodley@drpgroup.com / .drpgroup.com DRPG is a global creative communications group. Since 1980, the group has been creating and delivering integrated communications solutions for an industry-wide range of clients, focusing on both external and internal audiences worldwide. DRPG delivers everything from video, events and digital right through to research, strategy and creative communications. The group’s specialised teams work together to deliver multi-channel campaigns entirely in-house, and clients choose DRPG knowing they’ll only ever need one trusted partner that will do everything to make ‘anything possible’.

Elliott Training Ltd 07973 824 655 / sarah.elliott@elliott-training.co.uk / elliott-training.co.uk Welcome to Elliott Training – Empowering Organisations Through Tailored Excellence With over 30 years of industry expertise, Elliott Training delivers high-impact, bespoke training solutions designed to drive business performance and professional growth. Our approach is built on deep collaboration, subject matter expertise, and a commitment to measurable outcomes. We partner with organisations that value people development as a strategic priority— helping them unlock potential, build resilience, and futureproof their workforce. Known for our personable yet highly professional service, we listen carefully, tailor thoughtfully, and deliver consistently. Our training programmes are structured across six key specialisms: Leadership Development & Executive Coaching | Supervisory & Management Training | Core Business Skills | Technical IT Training (comprehensive Microsoft 365 and emerging AI integrations) | Customer Service & Customer Experience Excellence Our mission is to equip your teams with the skills and confidence to lead, adapt, and thrive—leaving your organisation stronger, more agile, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Firebrand Training Ltd 07973 938 728 / tdeslandes@firebrandtraining.com / firebrand.training/uk Firebrand Training offers accelerated IT and project management courses, aiming for certification in significantly less time than traditional methods. We utilize a “Lecture | Lab | Review” technique with extended daily training hours and hands-on labs. Courses often include exams, accommodation, and a certification guarantee, focusing on practical skills and faster career advancement. Our approach is designed to immerse students and minimize time away from work. We offers bespoke training solutions through our Deploy program, providing customized training programs designed to align with specific business needs, skill requirements, and strategic goals. Key aspects include: Customized Programs: Tailored training, created in collaboration with IT and HR specialists, to address specific organizational needs. Accelerated Certification: We focus on fast delivery to minimise time to return on investment. Broad Coverage: a wide range of IT domains, including AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.

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Fuse Universal 07860 367 885 / tony.robertson@fuseuniversal.com / fuseuniversal.com Fuse is an AI Native learning platform that adapts to your organisation—whether you need a robust Learning Management System, a dynamic learning experience platform, or a programme-specific academy to support strategic initiatives. Fuse supports global enterprises transform learning from a one-off event into a continuous, embedded part of daily work. Our platform blends formal learning, instant knowledge access, and community-driven content to empower employees with the skills and insights they need right – when they need them.

Fuse supports everything from compliance and onboarding to product enablement and frontline performance support. It brings together structured learning plans, AI-driven content recommendations, real-time search, and powerful tools for user-generated content—so learning doesn’t just happen in courses, but across conversations, communities, and moments of need. Whether you’re replacing a legacy LMS, launching a new academy, or creating an always-on culture of learning – Fuse gives you the flexibility to lead.

GoodHabitz 07464 719 142 / markthompson@goodhabitz.com / goodhabitz.com/en-gb In a rapidly evolving workplace, human skills are your organisation’s most powerful asset. From leadership to critical thinking, and everything in between, human skills supercharge employee performance and give businesses a competitive edge. GoodHabitz offers an award-winning training library with 200+ human skills courses and selfassessments that are engaging, inclusive and fully localised in 20 languages - all accessible by LMS or our own intuitive platform. But building a future-ready workforce is about more than providing great training content. That’s why our coaches work directly with our customers to connect with their goals and tailor their learning strategies to deliver the impact they need. The end result? More effective, aligned and motivated teams that drive commercial success for an organisation, enhancing talent retention and reducing employee turnover. Connect with us to find out more.

Ignitus Labs Ltd 07715 526 516 / ben@ignitus.app / ignitus.app Ignitus makes world-class coaching accessible to ALL managers, for 3% of the cost. Our AI workplace companions act as a manager’s personal coach in the flow of work, providing them with instant advice and bite-size coaching sessions. > Expert coaching: Ignitus combines 8 coaches into 1 AI Companion. It replicates the unique approach of 8 UK leading experts in Leadership and Wellbeing > Hyper-customised: The coaching is unique to every manager, and tailored to your company’s values and frameworks > In the flow of work: Ignitus is integrated to Slack / Teams, always accessible as and when managers need guidance. If you’d like to discover how Ignitus drives user engagement (41% of weekly active user) and get a taste of it’s “ChatGPT meeting Tiktok” user experience, feel free to get in touch with Ben at: ben@ignitus.app

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Inrehearsal 07395 169 488 / harry@inrehearsal.com / inrehearsal.com Founded in 2017, inrehearsal creates high-quality, practical learning content that’s easy to scale and plug into existing LMSs, LXPs or intranets. With a background in leadership development, we recognised early the challenge of making digital learning feel as impactful as in-person experiences. That’s why we built a content library focused on real, expert-led, broadcast-quality video—designed to mirror the experience of a live session. Today, our library includes over 1,000+ expert-led resources: video masterclasses, virtual events, eLearning and podcasts. We’re not a platform—we’re a content partner, supporting L&D teams with flexible, ready-to-go learning ingredients for any programme, sector or audience. Our scalable model helps 250+ organisations—including Nestlé, Deloitte, M&S McDonald’s and BMW—deliver consistent learning in 22+ languages. Content is shaped by client needs, insights and trends— built for modern, dispersed workforces and designed to be sector and role agnostic.

Learn Amp 07557 878 314 / jade.harris@learnamp.com / learnamp.com Learn Amp is the complete Employee Development Platform. Weaving together learning, community, and talent development to power performance. Enabling modern companies to balance people-led and company-led learning, and align individual progression with collective goals. Technology on its own is not a silver bullet. Get software with a service (SwaS) through our expert coaching and advisory services. Our consultative approach has led to a 96% retention rate of happy customers. Speak to us to find out more and join future-thinking organisations like Metro Bank, GAIL’s Bakery and Specsavers in consolidating and replacing their tech stack with Learn Amp.

Lifetime Training 07464 603 460 / carly.roberts@lifetimetraining.co.uk / lifetimetraining.co.uk Lifetime define, design, and deliver life-changing learning, truly transformative training, and future primed skills. We close skills gaps, create competitive advantage, and accelerate sustainable growth by transforming the most important asset of all to businesses: their people. Tomorrow’s skills, every day. Lasting impact, everywhere. Find out how our apprenticeships and qualifications can help you develop expertise, for everyone.

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Lloyd & Co Employee Benefits 07912 988 884 / andy.walton@lloydeb.co.uk Lloyd & Co Employee Benefits is an independent specialist employee benefits broker, working with personal, SME and large corporate clients. Our focus is on building long term client relationships, through the delivery of quality service.

We aim to make complex issues clear and understandable, to listen to your needs, and to deliver what we promise.

Lloyd & Co Employee Benefits recognises our clients are unique with their own agendas in business. Our role is to assist them in making the right choices to facilitate what they want from their Health & Wellbeing strategy. We also have the use of technology through our exclusive Flexible Benefits Platform called FlexEB. The Platform helps improve employee engagement by having companies benefits easily accessible in one place.

Make Real 07792 522 280 / Tonia.mamai@makereal.co.uk / makereal.co.uk We are one of the UK’s leading immersive learning studios. We provide consultation services alongside the design, development, and deployment of award-winning bespoke learning experiences. We’re trusted by some of the world’s largest organisations to help them overcome their biggest learning challenges, including Lloyds Banking Group, the NHS, London Stock Exchange Group, Network Rail, EDF Energy, and many more. Being technology-agnostic, we deliver learning that closely simulate required skills, reducing cognitive load for learners. We create for all sorts of topics from practising difficult conversations, to lab simulations, to disability and neurodiversity, inductions, onboarding, and much more. Immersive learning can offer your teams: Efficiency – reduced training and time costs mean learners contribute more quickly to the organisation. Consistency – digital, repeatable learning for a stronger, more robust workforce. Specific – highly-relevant content for deeper learning and understanding. Safety – practise interpersonal skills or remove onsite hazards.

Mentorink 07725 627 761 / bekir@mentorink.com / mentorink.com Mentorink is an ‘award-winning’ mentorship software that enables organizations to run smart mentoring activities at scale in a very effective and efficient way. If you have internal mentorship schemes and programmes for your employees; and if you are still collecting information via forms, spreadsheets, communicate with participants via emails and running after them about feedback and visibility; Mentorink is there for you to handle these processes from intaking employees to mentorship programs, finding the best pairs based on your criteria, enabling mentors and mentees with guidance materials and lastly enriched reporting. Automate your mentoring programs Stress-free launch, Guided onboarding process Fully integrated employee experience with your SSO, Teams/Zoom/Outlook, HRIS, LMS and others Unlimited users, pairs, mentoring programs, skills/competences, feedback forms Effective reporting Enterpriseready, Compliant with standards, cyber-security and data protection requirements Dedicated support team by name, not a ticket inbox Deep customization with your branding if needed

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Mindflick 07587 378 458 / liam@mindflick.co.uk / mindflick.co.uk By distilling down decades of experience from working with the world’s best teams, Mindflick is a next-generation development psychometric platform helps organisations, leaders, and teams thrive in a fast-changing world. Powered by the revolutionary Spotlight Questionnaire, we blend mindset profiling with key performance lessons to help teams collaborate, adapt, and perform when it matters most. From real-time nudges to team connectivity tools and, we help organisations create genuine change by turning insights into action for lasting results.

MK:U, Cranfield University 01234 754 016 / matt.bell@cranfield.ac.uk / cranfield.ac.uk/MKU/ MK:U, a part of Cranfield University, is a new model university in the heart of Milton Keynes with a focus on Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships. Using government apprenticeship levy to fully fund training of both new hires, and your existing workforce. MK:U offers courses in the following areas: - Digital & Technology Solutions - Cyber Security - Data Science - Leadership & Management - Robotics - Supply Chain

PageTiger Ltd 07467 148 122 / louis.robinson@pagetiger.com / pagetiger.com PageTiger enables L&D professionals to create, deliver, and track immersive, on-brand learning content—without the need for internal design skills or expensive external tools and agencies. From onboarding and compliance to product training and leadership development, PageTiger helps organisations build interactive digital experiences that engage learners and drive results. With built-in generative AI, assessments, image galleries, hotspots, menus, and structured course journeys, teams can create rich content in hours—not weeks. Real-time analytics and notifications provide clear insight into learner progress, course completion, and performance, centralising the data you need to prove impact and continually improve learner journeys and information retention. Trusted by global brands like Marc Jacobs, Ford, Coca-Cola, TUI, and UPS, PageTiger is the smart choice for forward-thinking L&D teams.

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Paws in Work 07503 758 380 / pawsinwork.com Paws in Work are specialists puppy therapy and mental health training for employees, creating a better life for people and pups! Take 25 minutes away from your desk to interact, cuddle and laugh with a litter of playful puppies. Puppy therapy events are designed to truly focus on staff wellbeing, getting staff to completely de-stress in a fun, unique and effective way. Aside from the dopamine rush and release of oxytocin, interacting with a pet is scientifically proven to decrease blood pressure and reduce cortisol levels! The events have even more positive effects for the puppies! Working with reputable breeder partners, Paws in Work’s events are structured in a way which introduces puppies to positive experiences in a controlled and safe environment; getting them familiar with new sights, smells, surroundings and people before they go on to their loving forever homes. Get ready for your best day at work, EVER!

People Untapped 02081 335 130 / info@peopleuntapped.com / peopleuntapped.com At People Untapped, we are people first. We believe everyone has untapped brilliance and it’s our role to unlock it.

We do that by building capability, boosting confidence, and creating space for people to succeed.​We deliver learning that sticks, tailored to your goals and built to fuel performance. As AI reshapes work, we focus on human readiness and digital expertise because future-ready organisations need both.​We partner with global and scaling businesses, embedding ourselves in your world to help teams thrive. We are proud our clients rated us 9.6/10 for recommendation to others.​Our leadership brings senior L&D and HR experience across industries, blending strategic insight with hands-on delivery. Supported by a dedicated operations team and a global network of facilitators, we deliver impactful learning worldwide.​Our expertise:​Leadership & Management Development​| Matrix Capability Catalysts​| Team Development | Professional Business Skills | Early Talent Journeys​| Female Leadership​| Coaching

Practical Business Improvements Ltd 07957 888 539 / eddie.martin@pbi-ltd.co.uk / pbi-ltd.co.uk At Practical Business Improvements (PBI), we’ve spent over a decade helping organisations—ranging from SMEs to multinationals—drive continuous improvement, leadership development, and process optimisation through coaching, training, and hands-on facilitation. Our background as coaches with 20+ years experience, gives us incredible insight into what works best for teams, as well as what doesn’t. By combining our real-world coaching expertise with internationally recognised SQA-accredited training, our courses are designed to deliver the right solutions for your business—ensuring rapid, measurable, and sustainable improvements. Our commitment to empowering teams from the inside out is what sets us apart, making Practical Business Improvements a trusted partner for lasting organisational success. Our training is delivered at HNC and Degree-level standards, giving your business and people internationally recognised qualifications and valuable skills to make a lasting impact.

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ScultureAI 07880 710 171 / elie@sculture.ai / sculture.ai ScultureAI is the first AI-powered L&D solution to bridge the learning-action gap by moving learning from the classroom – physical or virtual – into everyday work. It coaches individuals and teams on your company’s core competencies and behaviours, delivering timely, actionable, context-specific nudges inside email, Slack, and Teams intuitively and seamlessly. The coaching is tailored to your frameworks and focuses on the moments that matter most, precisely when they matter. ScultureAI is uniquely effective for (1) leadership and manager development, (2) in-workflow learning across the organisation, (3) high-performance coaching, and (4) embedding cultural values into daily work. With a single click, employees can invite the coach into their current situation and receive instant, personalised support – without needing to explain the context or ask the “right” question. By applying new behaviours and competencies immediately and in real work situations, ScultureAI builds a performance culture that sticks – effectively, efficiently, and measurably.

Tejas Kotecha Communications 07786 513 686 / t.kotecha@gmail.com / tejaskotecha.com As a Communications Trainer, I work with businesses to deliver high-impact workshops that transform how people and teams communicate. I combine my 20 years of experience at Sky and use a mix of theory, practical application, and filmed feedback to drive change. The one-day workshop includes masterclasses and teamwork to test the principles of communication. I also offer media training for those who have ambitions to represent their companies on screen.

The sessions improve confidence and are designed to develop an understanding of how interviews work, dealing with challenging questions, and the importance of delivering your key message.

My services include strategic support as a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, helping businesses with policies and practices that align with their values. From my four years chairing an Employee Resource Group at Sky Sports, I use my experience, authenticity, collaboration, and inclusive communication to build diverse, inclusive workplaces.

The Data Escape Room liz@thedataescaperoom.com / thedataescaperoom.com At the award-winning Data Escape Room, we are on a mission to bring data learning to life in a fun and engaging way.

Founded in 2008, we have been delivering behavioural change across large scale digital transformations which has led to the launch of our learning products. Over 2000 learners within financial services, retail, utilities and government sectors have ‘escaped’ our innovative data learning experiences. Through gamification and experiential learning, we’re transforming data learning into an exciting journey. Our groundbreaking virtual Data Escape Rooms offer a unique, interactive approach, allowing teams—small or large— to work collaboratively to harness the power of data, regardless of their confidence or experience. Our solutions are helping all users of data from across organisations become more confident, capable and curious with data to solve business problems and make data informed decisions.

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The Smarty Train 02070 895 630 / liam.hope@thesmartytrain.com / thesmartytrain.com At The Smarty Train, our mission is to unlock talent everywhere. We do this by designing and delivering transformative experiences and communications for people at work using our unique blend of behavioural science and humancentered design. We are specialists in all we do, inventive in how we do it and deliver exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. We believe experiences only matter if they change you. How you think. What you feel. What you do. So, we obsess with making learning and communications what they should be: transformative. The key to our success is simple: We love what we do.

We’re really good at it. We are fearless. We love challenges. We know how to use data and science to cut-through the noise and have the bed-side manner to bring people with us.

Values Based Leadership 07717 731 001 / jonathan@valuesbasedleadership.co.uk / valuesbasedleadership.co.uk At Values Based Leadership, we believe leadership is personal, not positional. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with organisations internationally to develop leaders who are grounded in their values, clear in their purpose, and impactful in their actions. We design and deliver bespoke leadership development programmes that reflect your culture, strategy, and ambition—whether you’re building future-ready leaders or strengthening your senior team. Our executive coaching creates space for leaders to think deeply, lead authentically, and accelerate their growth. Through a suite of supplementary services—including public speaking and communication coaching, team effectiveness support, and our online leadership programme—we make high-quality development accessible at every level of your organisation. We don’t do off-the-shelf. We work in partnership with you to create development that’s relevant, real, and sustainable. Because when leaders are connected to who they are, they lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.

Wyboston Lakes Resort 07785 612 601 / SueJ@wybostonlakes.co.uk / wybostonlakes.co.uk/conferences-training-events/contracted-space.aspx Wyboston Lakes Resort is our 380-acre site home to over 50 training, meeting, and event spaces. With over 40 years of experience within the training industry, we pride ourselves on building strong, long-lasting relationships that help you achieve your goals. Our training spaces are vibrant, and on-site, the resort is home to a variety of facilities, including accommodation, restaurants, a health and leisure club, a spa, a golf course coworking space, and more.

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