The Secrets of Learning & Development
Our podcast is designed for business leaders, managers, consultants, industry experts, and individuals who are passionate about driving change and promoting growth in their organisations or personal development.
Each episode will delve into crucial topics such as mindset recalibration, visibility, and strategic planning. We will have insightful conversations about change management and innovative initiatives that can transform your approach to learning and development.
Our aim is to equip you with valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your leadership skills, business acumen, and personal growth. We are focusing on our leaders and professional guests' unique journeys and the key moments that have shaped their careers. We are passionate about sharing stories that inspire, educate, and ignite a spark within our listeners
Join us on this journey as we unlock the secrets to success in the dynamic world of learning and development.
Stay tuned and get ready to be inspired!
Host Information:
Julia Bend
Executive Career Coach
https://www.premier-coaching.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-bend-premier-coaching
Valerie Merrill
Learning & Development Trainer & Advisor
https://www.merrillconsultants.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/merrillvalerie/
The Secrets of Learning & Development
Bonus Episode Beyond Confidence: What’s Really Holding You Back?
If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you!
What if confidence isn’t the real issue?
In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Valerie Merrill interviews Executive Career Transition Coach Julia Bend to unpack a common career assumption: “I just need more confidence.”
But is that really what’s holding people back?
Julia shares practical insights from coaching professionals in transition revealing how what looks like a confidence issue is often something deeper: lack of clarity, misalignment with values or simply being in the wrong environment.
Expect real examples, powerful questions to ask yourself, and a refreshing take on how to move forward when doubt creeps in.
Whether you’re questioning your next step or supporting others through change, this conversation might just reframe the way you think about confidence.
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