The Assembly

In this exciting interview, Adam speaks with Natalie Newton the Early Careers Lead at Together Money. 

Beginning her career in recruitment advertising, Natalie developed a passion for talent development and creating impactful early career experiences. She has over 25 years of experience in talent development and has been leading the early career strategy at Together Financial Services for the past eight years. At Together, she has successfully implemented innovative programs to attract and nurture emerging talent.

In this episode Adam and Natalie discuss:
  1. The power of proactive coaching in building long-lasting skills
  2. Prioritising commerciality, confidence, and credibility as key qualities for apprentices and graduates
  3. How to use learning and development to increase staff retention
  4. How to conquer the challenge of retaining graduates and apprentices 
  5. Conducting strength-based interviews 
If you’re looking to engage new graduates and build long-lasting skills, this is the episode for you. 

Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-newton-9661a43/ 
Check out Together Money: https://togethermoney.com/ 

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What is The Assembly?

The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble

The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
That’s what The Assembly delivers.

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:
Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today
Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape
Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture
Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability

Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast.

Formally known as L&D Challenges.