Say hello to Sean McPheat

Sean McPheat is the CEO and Founder of Skillshub and MTD Training, two award-winning L&D companies trusted by over 9,000 global organisations. Since 2001, Sean has been a driving force in workplace learning and performance improvement, known for delivering practical solutions that get results.

Published Author

Sean is the bestselling author of multiple books. His latest books include:

IMPACT: How To Turn Learning Into Results – which redefines the role of L&D in driving performance and ROI.

1500 Coaching Questions: What To Ask In Any Situation – word for word scripts and phrases to use during your coaching sessions.

500 Sales Questions That Close The Deal – provides different types of questions to ask to get the deal over the line.

The Definitive Guide To Creating Personal Learning Journeys – personally endorsed by legendary personal development expert Brian Tracy, who called it:

Global Influence & Thought Leadership

Sean’s daily tips on LinkedIn regularly reach millions of viewers, and he’s a regular contributor to leading platforms including HubSpot, eLearning Industry and TrainingZone.

His work has been featured by BBC, CNN, ITV, and Forbes, and he’s delivered keynotes at global conferences and corporate events.

Awards & Recognition

Sean has earned prestigious accolades for himself and his businesses, including:

• UK’s #1 Most Influential Voice 2025
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
• Breakthrough Culture Award 2024
• Midlands Enterprise Best Training Provider 2019
• The Learning Awards – External Learning Solution of the Year 2018
• CIPD People Management Awards Best HR/L&D Supplier 2017
• Personnel Today Best HR Supplier Partnership 2017
• ISM Sales Trainer of the Year 2015
• Finalist in L&D Professional of the Year 2013 (Training Journal)

These awards demonstrate real-world excellence and industry leadership.

A Proven Track Record

Sean’s learning solutions have delivered measurable results across a range of sectors. Here are just a few examples of the impact his work has had:

• Helped a global logistics company achieve a 33% increase in team performance within four months by embedding behaviour change into daily management practice.
• Delivered over £750k in revenue growth and £490k in cost savings for a leading engineering firm, directly linked to post-training action plans.
• Improved 360-degree feedback scores by 11% at a UK-based professional services company, reflecting stronger people management and leadership capabilities.
• Enabled 19% time savings across teams in a public sector organisation, driving greater efficiency and smarter decision-making through enhanced managerial ownership.
• Reduced safety incidents by 30% and increased near-miss reporting by 22% for a large transport provider, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.