Working in L&D, we spend a lot of time focusing on the development of others. But how much time do we spend thinking about our own development? This week on the Good Practice Podcast, Ross Garner and Owen Ferguson are joined by Lightbulb Moment's Jo Cook to discuss:  the benefits of formal training for L&D professionals the value of experience over expertise how people working in L&D can support each other. Show notes The book Owen recommends is Shape Up by Ryan Singer, and it can be found at: https://basecamp.com/shapeup The article Jo mentions regarding the demise (or not) of the smartphone is available at: https://www.trustedreviews.com/opinion/fast-charge-over-for-smartphones-3973705 The Exponent podcast can be found at: exponent.fm How Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton Christensen is available at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Will-Measure-Your-Life/dp/0007449151 To find out more about Jo's work, head over to her website: https://www.lightbulbmoment.online/  Subscribe to the Podcast There are so many ways to subscribe to The Good Practice Podcast. Click your preference below and subscribe. Google Play Music iTunes Overcast Pocket Casts Podbean Spotify Stitcher TuneIn Connect with our speakers If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter: Ross Garner @RossGarnerEW Owen Ferguson @owenferguson Jo Cook @LighbulbJo You can follow Emerald Works on Twitter @Emerald_Works and LinkedIn.