In this episode, Adam sits down with Liggy Webb to explore how L&D leaders can equip their people with the human skills that matter most - cutting through noise, thinking clearly, and performing in a complex environment.
Liggy, a behavioural skills specialist and author, shares practical ways to develop an “inquiring mind” - from building self-awareness and asking better questions, to strengthening curiosity and critical thinking.
Together, they unpack how learning can move beyond information and focus on how people think, decide, and act - offering simple, actionable ways to navigate today’s fast-changing world.
If you’re looking to future-proof your workforce or build stronger thinking skills, this episode will give you practical ways to move forward.
Episode breakdown:
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00:00) Introduction to Inquiring Minds
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02:00) Why critical thinking matters more than ever
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04:00) The nine skills of an inquiring mind
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05:00) Self-awareness and feedback
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09:00) Cultivating curiosity
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12:00) Lifelong learning in a changing world
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16:00) The power of human conversations
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21:00) Asking better questions
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26:00) Critical thinking vs emotional reactions
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31:00) Distilling complexity
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34:00) Problem solving and decision making
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The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
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Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward.
In each episode, you’ll find:
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