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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
Book Review :The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
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Bonus Episode: Exploring The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning & Development, Julia and Valerie explore The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman a thought-provoking bestseller examining how AI and biotech are reshaping our world. Valerie, ever the book enthusiast, shares why this title grabbed her attention and how it’s influencing her thinking on innovation, ethics and inclusion.
Together, they unpack the book’s key themes, from the promise of AI-powered breakthroughs in healthcare and education to the darker concerns around power, pace and global inequality. Whether you're tech-savvy or just tech-curious, this conversation offers a balanced, accessible entry point into some of the most pressing questions of our time.
Tune in for honest reflections, sharp insights and a few surprises all sparked by one compelling read.
Just to let our listeners know — we’ve just won Podcast of the Year at the Women’s Business Awards 2025
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