Introducing: The EX Space Advent Calendar:

24 Days of Inspiration, Tools & Little Surprises
Katie Austin

Minutes
Throughout December 2025
Employee Experience
Employee Engagement
People-First
Internal Communication
It’s been quite a year in the world of Employee Experience — big shifts, new skills, fresh challenges, and plenty of reasons to keep levelling up the way we design and deliver brilliant experiences at work.

So as we head towards the end of the year, we wanted to give you something fun, useful and a little bit magical 🎄✨

From 1–24 December, we’re opening the doors to The EX Space Advent Calendar — a daily drop of bite-sized inspiration, practical tools, and a few exclusive treats to help you finish the year strong and step into 2026 with confidence. Every single day, a new door unlocks.
What's behind each one?

Something designed to spark ideas, build capability, or simply make your work a little easier — whether you're shaping culture, redesigning processes, building trust through communication, or leading your organisation into the Human + AI era.

You might find:
✨ A practical tool to help you design better experiences.
✨ A thought-provoking resource you may have missed during the year.
✨ A behind-the-scenes insight from EX and IC experts.
✨ A moment of inspiration from our EX Files case studies.
✨ A surprise treat or two…

Some gifts will be brand new, others are hidden gems from the Essentials library, and a few will be extra-special offers you won’t want to miss.

You can follow along day-by-day on our social channels — but if you want to catch every drop (including the ones you might have missed), make sure you bookmark the Advent Calendar hub page (this page, right here, the one you're looking at!!).

Each door will stay open once revealed, so you can explore all 24 gifts in your own time.
Ready to join in? 🎁

Still to open...

Let's see what you've opened so far...

The Best Experience Tool

A simple activity that helps teams share stories of their best moments at work — revealing what truly engages them, the conditions that made those experiences possible, and the themes that matter most.

A brilliant way to build empathy and uncover the real drivers of great employee experience.

The EX Archetypes

Based on research with EX trailblazers, the EX Archetype model reveals the four core roles shaping employee experience: Architect, Planner, Designer and Builder.

It’s a practical way to reflect on where your strengths lie, how your role creates impact, and which skills matter most for thriving in the EX era.

PFIC Discount Code!

People First Communication is Emma Bridger and Lee Smith’s brand-new guide to communicating with purpose, clarity and most importantly, humanity in today’s world of work. Blending research, practical frameworks and real-world experience.
Today’s gift is 20% off the RRP using code AHR20 at the checkout.

Closing the Loop

Closing the Loop shares practical insight from EX and EE leaders on how to turn employee voice into meaningful change.

It reframes listening as an experience — and explores what gets in the way, what “good” looks like, and the actions that help you move from insight to impact. 

One of our favourites...

The Happy Secret to Better Work.

In this hugely popular TED Talk, Shawn Achor explores the powerful link between happiness and performance.

It’s fast, funny and full of practical insight, offering a boost of energy and perspective for anyone navigating the pressures of modern work.

Expert Insights

In this standout session, Damon Deaner shares practical, experience-led thinking on what great Employee Experience really looks like in fast-moving organisations.

He explores the mindsets, methods and shifts, you can apply straight away – to shape more human, purposeful experiences.  

EX Files - British Red Cross

This powerful case study offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the British Red Cross approached Employee Experience in a uniquely complex, human-centred environment.

It explores the challenges they faced, the methods they used, and the lessons learned — offering real insight into what it takes to design meaningful experiences in high-pressure, mission-driven settings.

The EX Readiness Check

The EX Readiness Check helps you understand how prepared you are to design meaningful, human-centred employee experiences.

It explores your strengths across two areas — human-centred skills and human-centred methods — giving you a clear view of where you are today and what to develop next.

A brilliant tool for anyone wanting to grow their EX capability.

The EX Lens

The EX Lens is a practical thinking and planning tool that helps you understand what truly shapes a great employee experience.

Built from thousands of ‘Best EX’ stories, it brings together nine universal themes — whilst also emphasising individual differences.

It’s a powerful way to refocus your work on what matters most to your people and design EX with intention.

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Unlock full access to every accredited masterclass, toolkit, template, diagnostic and People-First IC course with EX Space Pro.

It’s the best way to deepen your capability, build confidence and access the complete library of practical, human-centred EX resources.

Enjoy 50% off until the end of the year with code GOPRO50.

People-First IC Explorer

In this practical introduction, you’ll learn the core principles of the approach, why the profession needs to evolve, and how to start shifting from content delivery to experience design and strategic influence.

It covers the mindset, behaviours and the role IC plays in shaping trust, clarity and connection, making it a great starting point for anyone looking to build stronger, more human-centred communication skills.

The STORY activity

The STORY framework helps you craft a clear, compelling ‘elevator pitch’ for Employee Experience.

It guides you to explain the strategic context, the challenges your organisation is facing, the value EX brings, and the support you need from stakeholders — all in a succinct, persuasive narrative that resonates.

Armed with this, you'll be better equipped to win support and buy-in.