Nick Shackleton-Jones: Finding Work That Actually Fits

The Secrets of Learning & Development · Nov 27, 2025 · 27m

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In this episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia and Valerie are joined by Nick Shackleton-Jones, award-winning learning strategist, author and speaker, known for shaking up traditional thinking in learning and development.

Nick shares his unconventional career journey from psychology lecturer to leading roles at Siemens, the BBC, BP and Deloitte, reflecting on how questioning the norm and embracing being a self-described “nuisance” shaped his path. He discusses what happens when your values no longer fit the…