Learning at Work Week (LAW Week) returns from 12–18 May 2025, inspiring workplaces across the UK to foster vibrant learning cultures. Organised by the Campaign for Learning, this annual event highlights the power of continuous learning not just for personal growth, but to support healthier, happier, and more productive workplaces and communities.
For organisations, supporting a culture of learning can enhance productivity, spark innovation, and boost competitiveness - all while improving employee satisfaction and retention. LAW Week offers a unique opportunity to explore the impact of learning and development on both your employees and your organisation. It’s a chance to uncover hidden internal talent, address skills gaps, and discover how learning can help your teams thrive.
The 2025 theme, "Get Connected," resonates strongly with us here at PepTalk. It highlights the importance of fostering connections between people, learning opportunities, and shared goals that drive both individual and organisational growth. We’ve delved into the three LAW Week 2025 activity tracks of growth, inspiration, and exploration and shared our recommendations for speakers to help you tailor your activities to your organisational goals. Read on for more inspiration!
Connect and Grow
Lifelong learning boosts confidence, resilience, and motivation, contributing to personal fulfilment and professional success. A workplace culture that prioritises growth enhances individual satisfaction and helps organisations identify hidden talents and build the skills needed for the future. LAW Week is perfect for connecting employees with meaningful development opportunities, from honing a growth mindset to targeted reskilling and upskilling initiatives. Explore some of the best speakers to help you cultivate growth across your organisation:
Matthew Syed, speaker
Matthew Syed is a journalist, high-performance expert, and bestselling author of Rebel Ideas and Black Box Thinking, who helps organisations harness the power of mindset and diverse thinking to drive success. His approach fosters cultures of continuous improvement, unlocking potential, sparking innovation, and empowering teams to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Karen M. Allen
Karen Allen, speaker, Mindset Expert, TEDx participant, and creator of the Stop + Shift method, specialises in building mental strength through personal resilience and positive psychology. She empowers individuals and organisations to develop self-awareness, overcome challenges, and cultivate a growth-oriented mindset, helping them achieve their goals and enhance overall well-being.
Richard Gerver
Richard Gerver, a leadership and organisational transformation expert, has worked with global companies like Microsoft, Google, and Morgan Stanley. A former headteacher renowned for turning around a failing school, Richard focuses on building resilience, embracing change, and developing proactive cultures to drive growth, empowerment, and lasting success.
Connect and Inspire
Inspiration begins with leadership. Managers, mentors, and peers who embrace their roles as champions of learning can motivate teams, foster collaboration, and create a sense of purpose. Learning at Work Week offers the chance to cultivate these qualities, equipping leaders with coaching and mentoring skills, while encouraging employees to share insights and successes. Here are some standout speakers to help you spark inspiration within your team:
Sam Warbuton
Sam Warburton, OBE, the former Welsh rugby captain and British & Irish Lions leader, shares insights from his illustrious career to inspire leadership and teamwork. Renowned for his resilience and ability to motivate teams, Sam now empowers organisations with actionable strategies for fostering collaboration, driving performance, and leading under pressure.
Pippa Grange
Dr. Pippa Grange, a renowned sports psychologist and culture coach, specialises in building fearless leadership and connected teams. With expertise gained from her work with the England football team during the 2018 World Cup, she helps organisations reshape culture, prioritise relationships, and empower diverse talent, inspiring transformation and fostering a high-performance environment.
Fiona English
Fiona English, keynote speaker, coach, and thought leader, combines her global investment expertise with a deep understanding of purpose-driven leadership. She empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to live and lead authentically and inspires organisations to create meaningful impact and cultivate a culture of purpose, drive, and authenticity.
Connect and Explore
Innovation thrives when curiosity is nurtured, and Learning at Work Week is an ideal moment for exploration. From peer-to-peer learning to knowledge sharing across departments, fostering curiosity can unlock new ideas, improve collaboration, and build stronger networks. This year’s theme invites organisations to step beyond routine learning, delving into fresh interests and uncovering opportunities for growth through shared experiences. Find out how to ignite curiosity and encourage exploration in your organisation.
Terence Mauri
Terence Mauri, speaker and a leading thinker on leadership, AI, and disruption, equips organisations to navigate change with boldness and agility. Founder of Hack Future Lab and a mentor at MIT, Terence’s dynamic keynotes inspire teams to embrace innovation, rethink possibilities, and harness disruption as a catalyst for growth in today’s fast-evolving landscape.
Scott Morris
Scott Morrison is a dynamic creative and commercial strategist who helps global brands unlock innovation and drive impactful growth. A former executive at Nike, Levi’s, and Diesel, he founded Boom! and Loops and co-author of Creative Superpowers. Scott’s inspiring keynotes empower teams to amplify creativity, culture, and commercial success.
Tori James
Tori James is an adventurer and author who became the first Welsh woman to summit Mount Everest at 25. With additional feats like racing to the Magnetic North Pole and setting a UK sea kayak record, Tori shares inspiring lessons on resilience, performance, and overcoming challenges. Her experiences motivate teams to rise above obstacles and reach their highest potential.
Looking to Keep the Momentum Going?
PepTalk’s On-Demand Learning Resources offer a year-round library of micro-learning content hosted by real-world experts. With a wealth of tools and sessions available, you can continue to inspire, engage, and empower your team anytime, helping them develop new skills and stay motivated throughout the year.
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