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Essex County Council – LearnFest

More than 100 employees joined Essex County Council’s annual LearnFest to explore how they could take ownership of their career development and thrive in an ever-changing world of work.

Client: Essex County Council
Sector: Local Government

Client challenge/opportunity:

Essex County Council hosts an annual internal Learning Festival, LearnFest, designed to inspire employees with new skills and perspectives. The 2023 theme, Shaping Our Future, focused on helping individuals navigate change, build resilience, and take charge of their professional growth.

Solution delivered:

Antoinette delivered an interactive keynote session, Shaping Your Future: A Personalised Approach to Career Growth in Changing Times. The 60-minute session guided participants to:

  • Explore their aspirations and how they connect to career growth.
  • Understand the evolving landscape of work and the decline of traditional linear career paths.
  • Learn strategies to future-proof their careers through adaptability, continuous learning, and ownership.

Outcomes/results:

The session was one of the most engaging of LearnFest 2023. Participants described it as inspiring, thought-provoking, and practical — here’s what some of them said:

“It made me realise that I do not have to stick with one career however old I am.”

“Well thought out session with good reference points.”

“Very informative.”

The session reflected Antoinette’s COMPASS philosophy — helping people gain Clarity about their goals, build Ownership of their growth, and define Success on their own terms.

Additional Resources:

Essex County Council recorded the keynote at LearnFest 2023, giving employees the opportunity to revisit the insights and continue applying the strategies shared.

The visual sketch note created during the session further reinforced key messages and provided participants with a memorable takeaway.

Visual Sketch Note

Testimonial

“Thank you so much again for being part of LearnFest 2023 – we had fantastic engagement this year and some great feedback has already come through. Attendees described your session as very informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring, helping them realise they can shape their careers at any stage.”

Rhiannon Henley, Learning and Development Consultant, Essex County Council