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: Reinvention Isn’t Just a New Job It’s an Emotional Shift
If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you!
What if career change isn’t just about your next role, but who you’re becoming?
In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Valerie Merrill and Executive Career Transition Coach Julia Bend uncover the hidden emotional load behind career change the identity shifts, quiet questions and inner work that rarely make it onto LinkedIn.
They share real experiences and insights on what it feels like to lose your footing, why emotions like grief, doubt and guilt surface, and how to start rebuilding without rushing the process.
Expect honest stories, practical ways to ease the uncertainty, and a reminder that reinvention isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s a slow, reflective process that shapes not just your career, but how you see yourself.
Whether you’re in transition or supporting someone through one, this conversation will help you recognise the invisible workload of reinvention and why it matters.
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