Still rearranging deckchairs?
I help L&D leaders evolve from well-intentioned
bystanders to high-value trailblazers
“I love your work. Authentic. Vulnerable. Relatable. Thought-provoking. Just so damn good - thank you.”
Sound familiar?
You’re passionate about making a difference. You’ve worked hard to get to where you are. You’re experienced, capable and willing.
But you’re concerned.
Learning & Development is increasingly perceived as a “nice-to-have”, leaving you feeling marginalised and questioning your work. You’re forced to proceed with solutions you know don’t add value. You’re watching AI change the way work happens, and worry it’s reducing your relevance.
But that little voice is telling you to keep going.
Here’s the thing… you’re solving the wrong problem.
You’ve spent years trying to help people - but it’s the work that needs fixing.
People don’t need “developing” (we build skills by doing the work). What people need is defined tasks, clear expectations, contextual guidance and timely, objective feedback… i.e., a working environment that enables them.
Once the work makes sense, high performance becomes inevitable.
And the best news?
Once you’ve redesigned the work, AI can be plugged straight in, positioning you as the missing link between people and tech.
And to think you were questioning your value?! You’re holding the keys to the whole bloody machine!
Ready to redesign the future of work?
“I’ve never wanted to open my emails in the morning until now. You have a brilliant style that speaks to me in linking history, society, personal anecdotes and back to L&D - without feeling forced or cumbersome to read. Keep them coming!”
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Bitesize emails packed full of advice, anecdotes and
dad jokes, helping L&D leaders become indispensible.
“I receive tens of emails a day. Yours is the only one I actually read. Not only that, but some days the reason I come to my inbox is to find that email from you. Why? Because I strongly resonate with what you write. Because I feel the energy and it creates emotion.”
Ant who?
After years of frustration, I realised my issue wasn’t effort or expertise - it was how we think about performance.
James Clear says it best: “We don’t rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems”.
Once I saw that, everything made sense - performance isn’t dependent on the individual, it’s dependent on the environment. You can hire rockstars, deploy fancy tools and deliver flashy training. But if the system tolerates sloppiness, results will vary. (Want proof? Google “gym attendance rates in February”).
And so, when we design the environment, we can engineer performance, deliver results and become indispensable to the organisations we serve.
Wall of entirely platonic love
“Great email today, Ant! You know how sometimes you just get what you need at a particular time? Well, this was it for me today.”
“I love your daily emails! I delete most newsletters I receive. But I set aside a few minutes every morning to read yours. Please never stop writing it.”
“Thank you for sending these emails. I’m doing a project at the moment and these have reminded me of some really valuable stuff!”
“Your emails are like little nuggets of comfort. I always find value; they are to the point, realistic, and spiced with a sense of humour that adds humanity.”
“Your ability and willingness to share these nuggets of value with your followers is outstanding!”
“Amazing work, Ant! I look forward to 5pm rolling around each day when I get to hear your latest thoughts. Thanks for your willingness to share and for your honesty.”
“This one is my favourite so far! I really appreciate your explanation. I look forward to receiving these each day.”
“Thanks for making me smile with your stories. You’re a wise chap and I enjoy following you.”
“I have been reading all your emails and I want to say thank you, I always enjoy your tips and words of advice, encouragement and guidance.”
“Gotta say, getting a lot out of your emails. You mentioned focusing on what people need to do rather than what they need to know. This came at such a perfect time for me with something I am working on. Just wanted to say thanks.”
“Ant, I read your emails every morning. I find them a treasure and look forward to the next one. Keep pumping us up and pointing us in the right direction. Just know you are truly appreciated!”
“I love your emails and look forward to them. They’ve become part of my daily routine and have opened my thought process as to how I design and work with clients. Thank you.”
“Your daily emails have enticed me to challenge my team to focus on outcomes (not solutions) for our clients. To quit settling for publishing and pushing out inefficient knowledge sharing (info dumping) to our employees.”
“Wow, Ant! How do you make it hit the nail and reach people where they are with your mails? I had a difficult SME conversation yesterday that made me feel like a failure for the rest of the day. But your mail just gave me a reason to remember today is a new day. I appreciate you.”
“Really enjoy your emails. They’ve really helped me think about why I’ve lost my passion for L&D. Thank you.”
“I’ve learned so much from you. This year, I doubled my salary by putting the new knowledge/skills I’ve gained from you into practice. There seems to be a lack of authenticity in this world nowadays but you’ve been transparent, honest, authentic and vulnerable in sharing your life with us. Kudos to you Ant. Love your work.”
“Your writing skills are like an artist who knows how to use the right paint medium to provide a narrative that is easy to digest but with finesse. I’ve enjoyed your documentaries in the world of performance consulting.”
