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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: It’s Not What You Say: Why Feelings Shape What People Remember
If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you!
What if people don’t remember your words or actions, but how you made them feel?
In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Valerie Merrill and Executive Career Transition Coach Julia Bend explore why emotional presence shapes every interaction from coaching sessions to training rooms to everyday conversations.
They share personal stories and insights about the subtle ways energy, connection and psychological safety influence how people learn, engage and remember you.
Expect relatable examples, practical reflections and a reminder that sometimes the smallest gestures a pause, a smile, a touch of patience leave the biggest mark.
Whether you lead, teach or simply work with people, this episode will shift how you think about the atmosphere you create.
We are thrilled to share 'The Secrets of Learning and Development' Podcast has won Podcast of the Year 2025
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our listeners for your encouragement, shares and support. It means the world.
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