Fiona
@fionamcbride.bsky.social
✨L&D professional who loves helping people learn✨
Learning Consultant & Facilitator | Yoga Teacher | #LnDcowork co-founder |
HR Leaders Unconference co-founder
#Facilitation #ReflectivePractice #Unconference #FacilitationInspiration
www.fionamcbride.com
Learning Consultant & Facilitator | Yoga Teacher | #LnDcowork co-founder |
HR Leaders Unconference co-founder
#Facilitation #ReflectivePractice #Unconference #FacilitationInspiration
www.fionamcbride.com
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The Learning Unconference
Welcome to a completely different event for learning and development professionals... The Learning Unconference 2025!
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Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
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This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
The #LT25Awards last night… heart warming
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#lt25awards #learningtechnologies #learning #community #connection #pln | Fiona McBride
This time yesterday we were cheering and celebrating some rather brilliant folks in the L&D industry.
What a fabulous evening at the #LT25Awards, celebrating people who put their best into the work ...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The #LT25Awards last night… heart warming
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November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Don't miss this unique opportunity to co-shape the agenda and the learning conversations at this one-day event, expertly facilitated by @fionamcbride.bsky.social. Expect to get involved, rather than to just sit back and listen. See you there, at #TheLearningUnconference.
Only a handful of tickets left for this Unconference.. if you are working in L&D, a facilitator or trainer, this is for you!
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Don't miss this unique opportunity to co-shape the agenda and the learning conversations at this one-day event, expertly facilitated by @fionamcbride.bsky.social. Expect to get involved, rather than to just sit back and listen. See you there, at #TheLearningUnconference.
Only a handful of tickets left for this Unconference.. if you are working in L&D, a facilitator or trainer, this is for you!
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
The Learning Unconference
Welcome to a completely different event for learning and development professionals... The Learning Unconference 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Only a handful of tickets left for this Unconference.. if you are working in L&D, a facilitator or trainer, this is for you!
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
We already have a brilliant mix of people attending across a variety of sectors, in house and freelancers.
It’s going to be a good one!
#TheLearningUnconference
‘What is an #Unconference?’ I hear you ask… well over on LinkedIn I’ve posted a video describing it!
If you want to experience one themed around learning & development, training and mentoring… I have just the opportunity for you - The Learning Unconference!
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If you want to experience one themed around learning & development, training and mentoring… I have just the opportunity for you - The Learning Unconference!
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October 30, 2025 at 10:36 AM
‘What is an #Unconference?’ I hear you ask… well over on LinkedIn I’ve posted a video describing it!
If you want to experience one themed around learning & development, training and mentoring… I have just the opportunity for you - The Learning Unconference!
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
If you want to experience one themed around learning & development, training and mentoring… I have just the opportunity for you - The Learning Unconference!
www.linkedin.com/posts/fionam...
Who else is planning on watching #CelebrityTraitors this evening? 🙋🏻♀️
a man wearing glasses and a blue jacket looks to his left
ALT: a man wearing glasses and a blue jacket looks to his left
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October 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Who else is planning on watching #CelebrityTraitors this evening? 🙋🏻♀️
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When people learn with ChatGPT instead of following their own searches, they end up knowing less, caring less, and producing worse advice, even when the facts are the same.
Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow.
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Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow.
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Experimental evidence of the effects of large language models versus web search on depth of learning
Abstract. The effects of using large language models (LLMs) versus traditional web search on depth of learning are explored. A theory is proposed that when
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October 28, 2025 at 3:14 PM
When people learn with ChatGPT instead of following their own searches, they end up knowing less, caring less, and producing worse advice, even when the facts are the same.
Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow.
academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
Friction is an essential ingredient for learning! Convenience makes us shallow.
academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/ar...
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Be friendly to yourself. The more you like you, the less you need others to
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October 25, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Be friendly to yourself. The more you like you, the less you need others to
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Optimistic October - Day 24: Write down three specific things that have gone well recently actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
October 24, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Optimistic October - Day 24: Write down three specific things that have gone well recently actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober
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First time Cat has made a wrong move all series #CelebrityTraitors
October 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
First time Cat has made a wrong move all series #CelebrityTraitors
So pleased to pop in here and find people talking about #CelebrityTraitors 🛡️ 🏰 🕵🏼
October 22, 2025 at 9:18 PM
So pleased to pop in here and find people talking about #CelebrityTraitors 🛡️ 🏰 🕵🏼
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Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
The Learning Unconference
Welcome to a completely different event for learning and development professionals... The Learning Unconference 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
The Learning Unconference
Welcome to a completely different event for learning and development professionals... The Learning Unconference 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Are you a #LearningProfessional or #facilitator? How about joining me at The Learning Unconference 2025?
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
This is not your typical event - it’s designed to help you grow your skills, spark creativity, and connect with like-minded learning professionals.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-learni...
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Looking forward to co-hosting new #LnDcowork location with Andy on Tuesday in Woking.
A super opportunity to work with others in a friendly & supportive environment.
I'll be preparing for an upcoming presentation. Good to brainstorm some ideas with peers 🤩
A super opportunity to work with others in a friendly & supportive environment.
I'll be preparing for an upcoming presentation. Good to brainstorm some ideas with peers 🤩
Heard about #LnDcowork?
A new one is starting in Woking!
📍 Glow Lounge, Hilton Woking
📅 Mon 14 Oct, 11am–3pm
It’s free, informal coworking for L&D / HR / OD professionals. Bring your laptop, get work done, and enjoy the company of peers.
Let me or @jaynedavids.bsky.social know if you’re coming.
A new one is starting in Woking!
📍 Glow Lounge, Hilton Woking
📅 Mon 14 Oct, 11am–3pm
It’s free, informal coworking for L&D / HR / OD professionals. Bring your laptop, get work done, and enjoy the company of peers.
Let me or @jaynedavids.bsky.social know if you’re coming.
October 12, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Looking forward to co-hosting new #LnDcowork location with Andy on Tuesday in Woking.
A super opportunity to work with others in a friendly & supportive environment.
I'll be preparing for an upcoming presentation. Good to brainstorm some ideas with peers 🤩
A super opportunity to work with others in a friendly & supportive environment.
I'll be preparing for an upcoming presentation. Good to brainstorm some ideas with peers 🤩
October 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
October 11, 2025 at 9:39 PM
London #LnDcowork is in 2 weeks!
Join us from 10.30am on 23rd Oct, we’ll be at The National Theatre,Southbank.
Your cohosts are @benjwaldman.bsky.social & me!
Whether you work in-house or freelance, HR/OD or L&D, all welcome. Bring your work & cowork alongside fabulous humans!
Will you join us?
Join us from 10.30am on 23rd Oct, we’ll be at The National Theatre,Southbank.
Your cohosts are @benjwaldman.bsky.social & me!
Whether you work in-house or freelance, HR/OD or L&D, all welcome. Bring your work & cowork alongside fabulous humans!
Will you join us?
October 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
London #LnDcowork is in 2 weeks!
Join us from 10.30am on 23rd Oct, we’ll be at The National Theatre,Southbank.
Your cohosts are @benjwaldman.bsky.social & me!
Whether you work in-house or freelance, HR/OD or L&D, all welcome. Bring your work & cowork alongside fabulous humans!
Will you join us?
Join us from 10.30am on 23rd Oct, we’ll be at The National Theatre,Southbank.
Your cohosts are @benjwaldman.bsky.social & me!
Whether you work in-house or freelance, HR/OD or L&D, all welcome. Bring your work & cowork alongside fabulous humans!
Will you join us?
In the latest issue of Facilitation Inspiration, I’m reflecting on the energy of self - how we arrive, sustain ourselves, and the impact it has on the groups we facilitate.
I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
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I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
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Facilitation Inspiration - Issue 5
Welcome to the 5th issue of Facilitation Inspiration - your monthly spark for brilliant facilitation. Delivering you thoughtfully curated practical inspiration each month - without the overwhelm.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In the latest issue of Facilitation Inspiration, I’m reflecting on the energy of self - how we arrive, sustain ourselves, and the impact it has on the groups we facilitate.
I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
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I'd love to hear your reflections on the ideas shared!
#FacilitationInspiration
www.linkedin.com/pulse/facili...
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@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗
#SelfCareSeptember
#SelfCareSeptember
September 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗
#SelfCareSeptember
#SelfCareSeptember
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Blogged: Not drinking
What is your relationship with alcohol?
If you are contemplating your relationship with alcohol and perhaps thinking about cutting down or even quitting, it can be done (when the time is right for you).
mjcarty.com/2025/09/06/n...
What is your relationship with alcohol?
If you are contemplating your relationship with alcohol and perhaps thinking about cutting down or even quitting, it can be done (when the time is right for you).
mjcarty.com/2025/09/06/n...
Not drinking
Gentle reader: A question for you, and just you. What is your relationship with alcohol?
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September 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Blogged: Not drinking
What is your relationship with alcohol?
If you are contemplating your relationship with alcohol and perhaps thinking about cutting down or even quitting, it can be done (when the time is right for you).
mjcarty.com/2025/09/06/n...
What is your relationship with alcohol?
If you are contemplating your relationship with alcohol and perhaps thinking about cutting down or even quitting, it can be done (when the time is right for you).
mjcarty.com/2025/09/06/n...
@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗
#SelfCareSeptember
#SelfCareSeptember
September 1, 2025 at 6:34 AM
@actionhappiness.bsky.social Self-care September calendar is out today… if you’re someone who does a lot of others, then this is for you 🤗
#SelfCareSeptember
#SelfCareSeptember
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Prepare for the journey ahead by pacing yourself one day at a time
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August 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Prepare for the journey ahead by pacing yourself one day at a time
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3rd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!
Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away
#Facilitation #Learning
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Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away
#Facilitation #Learning
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August 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
3rd issue of ‘Facilitation Inspiration' newsletter is live on LinkedIn!
Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away
#Facilitation #Learning
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Each issue includes:
💬 a thought-provoking quote to reflect on
📚 a book recommendation to develop your practice
👥 a spotlight on a facilitator to follow
🛠️ a technique you can try right away
#Facilitation #Learning
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People think they have amazing stories about ChatGPT. And they tell them all the time. You just don’t register them as amazing if you are a normal ish adult human being because it’s mid shit like, “it told me to eat brisket!” or “it wrote twenty emails no one wants!”
I’ve never had someone in real life tell me how amazing ChatGPT has been for them with a concrete example but I’m hearing more and more stories of people’s lives being significantly disrupted by it in a bad way (ex from this morning: a friend of a friend’s dad is “dating” ChatGPT)
July 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Use the term “touch grass” to indicate that someone needs to seek out reality, use the term “touch moss” to indicate that they need to seek out ancient forest magic beyond their mortal comprehension.
May 7, 2023 at 4:48 PM
Use the term “touch grass” to indicate that someone needs to seek out reality, use the term “touch moss” to indicate that they need to seek out ancient forest magic beyond their mortal comprehension.