Most work-based learning focuses on job skills, things we have to learn to tick a box, get qualified, or do our job better. And that’s great. But this week, we wanted to try something different.

To celebrate Learning at Work Week 2025, we gave our team a simple challenge:

✅ Complete one Blossom course by Thursday.
🚫 It can’t be something you’d usually pick.

🎯 It has to be outside your comfort zone.

The idea was simple: Step sideways, not upwards.

Because growth doesn’t always mean getting better at your current role, it can mean thinking differently, challenging yourself, or simply exploring something new.

The Response? Better Than Expected.

People picked all sorts! Storytelling, influence, mindset, AI, communication, work-life balance, sleep hygiene, failure (yes, there’s a course on failing better), even Python coding!

What was fascinating wasn’t just what they learned, but what they realised:

That curiosity still matters, even when you’re busy.

That stepping outside your routine helps you reset your mindset.

That “soft skills” often unlock more value than hard ones.

That it’s OK to explore, not just execute.

One of our senior leaders shared how her course on work-life balance hit harder than expected. A self-confessed workaholic, she came away with a clearer understanding that rest isn’t something you earn, it’s something you need to function at your best.

Another team member, deep in the world of business development, tried Python for Beginners and came out buzzing about logic, structure and the joy of solving problems in a completely different way.

Others explored storytelling, AI tools like ChatGPT, or how to build confidence in conversations and walked away with insights that, while not directly job-related, had a clear ripple effect on how they think and work!

What We Learned (Collectively)

Learning doesn’t need to be serious to be meaningful.

It’s OK not to be good at something, especially when you’re learning it.

Giving people permission to explore unlocks creativity and confidence.

Why This Matters

At its core, Learning at Work Week isn’t about compliance or training targets—it’s about culture. A culture where people are encouraged to grow, not just grind. Where curiosity is celebrated, not squashed. And where development is part of the day-to-day, not a once-a-year checkbox.

We’re proud of how our team embraced this challenge and even more excited about what this mindset shift might inspire going forward.

Want to get involved?

Pick a course you’d never normally touch and see what you learn, we’re sure you’ll surprise yourself!