Hemsley Fraser

Hemsley Fraser We create, deliver and execute learning experiences that truly engage. Offices in London, Cornwall,

16/07/2026

Nobody remembers content. People remember experiences.

The question a facilitator asked that they couldn't shake. The peer who'd faced the same problem. The moment a topic stopped being theory and became "oh - that's my team."

Here's what that tells us: L&D's job isn't just to provide content, it's to set the context.

The space where practice feels safe. The rhythm that keeps learning alive between sessions. The conditions where behaviour actually changes.

That's how we build every one of our 100+ ready-to-go topics:

⏱ 90 and 180-minute sessions - long enough to practise, short enough to protect the day job
🔄 Blended by design - in-person, virtual, and digital learning that keeps momentum going
🧭 Our 4E approach - Excite before, Engage during, Embed after, Evolve beyond

Content is the ingredient. Context is what changes behaviour.

We're live at ATD in Los Angeles 🇺🇸Now we've always believed great leadership shouldn't be robotic - so naturally we bro...
18/05/2026

We're live at ATD in Los Angeles 🇺🇸

Now we've always believed great leadership shouldn't be robotic - so naturally we brought a robotic dancer to prove it 🤖💃

Huge thanks to Poppin John for joining us at booth 1625 and showing Matthew and Naomi how it's done. Safe to say the bar has been set.

If you're at ATD this week, come find us. We promise the conversations are just as good as the moves.

08/04/2026

We're more connected than ever. And somehow, lonelier than ever. 💭

AI is brilliant at bringing information together. But the one thing it can't replicate? The feeling of being truly understood by another human being.

Shared challenges. Shared stories. Shared growth.

That's the magic of learning together - and it's at the heart of everything we do at Hemsley!

People aren't artificial. They're human. And that changes everything.

02/04/2026

Four years on the bounce - and we’re delighted to be named a Potential Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning.

A strong endorsement of our focus on human-centred learning that drives real performance, but what’s been most interesting is how our thinking continues to evolve.

Less about adding more expert-led and digital content. More about going deeper on what really matters.

Like supporting people through change - not just as individuals, but as managers and leaders.

Or building skills like creative thinking and resilience that show up in everyday work.

We talk a lot about virtual vs in-person learning.But that might be the wrong debate.In a world of constant communicatio...
11/03/2026

We talk a lot about virtual vs in-person learning.

But that might be the wrong debate.

In a world of constant communication - emails, messages, virtual meetings - genuine human connection is becoming rarer.

Yet it’s often the thing that drives collaboration, trust and behavioural change.

Our new insight paper explores how L&D teams can rebalance blended learning, using in-person moments intentionally rather than by default.

Two insights that stood out:

• Organisations with stronger connectedness are 5.4× more likely to be agile
• In-person teams generate 15–20% more ideas than virtual ones

If you're rethinking the role of face-to-face learning in your blend, you might find this useful 👇

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sxp8C0

A few snaps from our recent Hemsley conference in Plymouth.It was great to bring so many colleagues together from across...
10/03/2026

A few snaps from our recent Hemsley conference in Plymouth.

It was great to bring so many colleagues together from across the globe — welcoming new starters, sharing plans for 2026, and spending some time together in person.

Moments like this are a great reminder of the energy and connection you only really get when people are in the same room.

Lots of good conversations, ideas, and momentum coming out of it.

A special thanks to Gregor Thain for dropping in for a session and fireside chat.

Build resilience that actually holds up under pressure.Step away from the noise and spend a day focusing on how you resp...
09/03/2026

Build resilience that actually holds up under pressure.

Step away from the noise and spend a day focusing on how you respond to uncertainty, challenge, and change.

You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately to:

✔ Reset your mindset in uncertain environments
✔ Create your own resilience roadmap
✔ Learn through open, human conversation with peers
✔ Build small, sustainable habits that strengthen resilience over time

📍 St Ermin’s Hotel, London
🗓 14th April | 9:30-17:00

A tech-light, in-person learning experience designed to help you reconnect, reflect, and develop resilience that lasts.

Limited places available.

https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0sqYkK0

19/02/2026

We’re proud to share that, for the 17th consecutive year, we’ve been recognised as a Top 20 Leadership Training Company!

From front-line workshops to global leadership programmes, our journey is one of constant evolution, innovation and impact.

A true honour - and a moment we’re incredibly proud to celebrate. Thank you to our clients, partners and global facilitators who make this possible. 🙌

14/01/2026

Most learning doesn’t fail because the content is bad.
It fails because engagement wasn’t designed in.

We consistently see three pillars that determine whether learning sticks:

1️⃣ Opportunity – Do people truly have the time and space to engage?
2️⃣ Desire – Do they see personal value in it?
3️⃣ Authority – Do they feel supported by their manager?

Miss one, and engagement drops - no matter how strong the programme looks.

In this short video, Daniel explains how these three forces work together.

We explore the thinking further in our Rethinking Learning Impact paper.

🎉 Celebrating 15 years of Lynsey Whitmarsh at Hemsley Fraser 🎉There are so many words we could use to describe the impac...
12/01/2026

🎉 Celebrating 15 years of Lynsey Whitmarsh at Hemsley Fraser 🎉

There are so many words we could use to describe the impact you’ve had over the past 15 years, Lynsey - but today, we’re letting the pictures do most of the talking.

From where Hemsley Fraser is today, to where we’re heading next, our culture has been shaped in countless ways by your leadership. Not least through the care, thought and energy you pour into bringing our people together - especially our Hemsley Away Days, which say so much about what (and who) we value.

You don’t just lead the business.
You champion the adventure, back the people, and inspire us to keep raising the bar - every single day.

Thank you for 15 years of commitment, belief and momentum.
Here’s to the journey so far - and everything still ahead.

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From all of us at Hemsley Fraser

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