In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with head of talent management, learning and DEI at travel agency Love Holidays, Clodagh Beatty. Clodagh has spent over 20 years shaping Talent Management and Learning and Development across various industries worldwide, with a focus on financial services and tech scale-ups.
Throughout her career, Clodagh has supported elite athletes transitioning into new careers, developed global programs for early-career talent to senior executives, and driven cultural transformation initiatives. Known for building high-performance cultures with a focus on employee engagement and retention, she is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a two-time award finalist, and a member of the International Coaching Federation.
In this episode, Clodagh gives Adam her top tips and best practices on how to develop skills that last. Some of her advice includes:
- How to lean on your personal motivation to develop a skillset
- The importance of proactive learning in talent management
- How mentorship and career pathways can launch you further in your career
If you’re looking to take you and your team’s learning to the next level, this is the podcast episode for you.
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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.