--- title: Lessons learnt from 20 years in the L&D Industry with Dan Tohill description: Aidan Stoate interviews Dan Tohill on all the challenges, changes and lessons learnt in the L&D industry over the last 20 years. image: https://www.inspiregroup.net/hubfs/IG20yrsInsta.png --- [![inspire-group.png](https://www.inspiregroup.net/hubfs/IG%20Logo.svg "inspire-group.png")](https://inspiregroup.net/) - [ New Zealand ](https://www.inspiregroup.net/nz) - [ Australia ](https://www.inspiregroup.net/au) - [ Asia ](https://www.inspiregroup.net/asia) Region ![IG 20 years birthday](https://www.inspiregroup.net/hs-fs/hubfs/IG%2020%20years%20birthday.png?width=1718&height=705&name=IG%2020%20years%20birthday.png) Written by [Dan Tohill](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/author/dan-tohill) 19/8/2021 ![Dan Tohill](https://www.inspiregroup.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Meet%20The%20Team/New%20Team%20Photos/Dan-1.jpeg?width=88&name=Dan-1.jpeg) ###### [Leadership](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/leadership) [Learning and development](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/learning-and-development) [Learning Strategy](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/learning-strategy) [Diversity and Inclusion](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/diversity-and-inclusion) [L&D Industry](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/ld-industry) [Learning Design](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/learning-design) [Culture change](https://www.inspiregroup.net/podcast/tag/culture-change) # Lessons learnt from 20 years in the L&D Industry with Dan Tohill ### Time flies! Inspire Group is 20 years young!  Aidan Stoate interviews Dan Tohill on all the challenges, changes and lessons learnt in the L&D industry over the last 20 years. Inspire started with an idea, to bring to the market a new approach to organisational learning with the belief that – 'better learning is life changing'. Over the last 20 years we have grown from our Wellington base to Auckland, Australia and Malaysia and now serve a global market with learning solutions, leadership development and talent solutions. From a distance the growth curve looks like a smooth trajectory, but just like personal growth, there’s been plenty of ups and downs, steps forward and backwards and a few sideways moves. ## Listen to the interview here:   ## What to CHECK OUT next: [8 Tips for Using Personas in your Learning Design](https://www.inspiregroup.net/inspire-group-blog/8-tips-for-creating-personas-in-your-learning-design) ## [![Persona Blogs ](https://www.inspiregroup.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Persona%20Blogs%20.jpg?width=1200&name=Persona%20Blogs%20.jpg)](https://inspiregroup.net/inspire-group-blog/8-tips-for-creating-personas-in-your-learning-design)   About the author Dan Tohill's journey as a learning specialist steeped in business psychology spans an impressive three decades. His unique blend of academic rigor and practical innovation has left an indelible mark on the learning landscape in New Zealand, Australia, and Asia. In 2001, Dan recognized an opportunity to redefine how organizations approached learning, leading him to establish Inspire Group. Over the years, Inspire has emerged as the go-to provider for learning solutions in New Zealand and Australia, celebrated for its innovation and recognized as one of New Zealand's top workplaces. Beyond founding Inspire, Dan remains at the helm, steering the company's expansion into new markets and products. His commitment extends beyond the boardroom, staying actively engaged with Inspire's clientele and contributing valuable thought leadership to the professional community through speaking engagements and coaching practitioners. Dan Tohill's journey is a testament to the transformative power of melding academic insight with practical solutions, shaping not just a company but an ethos of learning excellence that resonates across borders. #### Learning Library We have loads of valuable content for free! 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