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The Secrets of Learning & Development

Valerie & Julia
Learning and Development
Artificial Intelligence
Coaching
Leadership
Borrowed Belief
Social Capital
Career Transition
Learning In the Flow Of Work
Vulnerability In Leadership
Most Advanced Yet Acceptable
Self-Awareness
Anxiety
Emotional Intelligence
Speak & Shine
Samantha Hiew
L&D
Public Speaking
Self-Worth
Leadership Development
Resilience

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 ... more

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Dr Samantha Hiew
Founder of ADHD Girls; advocate; speaker; writer; parent
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Episode: From Cancer Research to ADHD Girls: Dr Samantha Hiew’s Remarkable Journey
Abi Rogers
Founder of the Better Brain Company and a solution-focused hypnotherapist
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Episode: Abi Rogers on The Hidden Anxiety Behind High Performance
Jacqueline Rogers
CEO and founder of The Athena Network
The Athena Network
Episode: Jacqueline Rogers: Creating the Room She Once Needed
Sarah Clay
LinkedIn trainer, author, and founder with a background in law, film production, and marketing
Independent professional, LinkedIn trainer and author
Episode: Finding Your Voice: Sarah Clay on Reinvention, Confidence and Starting Before You’re Ready
Nigel Lowe
Partner in consulting with experience leading business change and transformation
PA Consulting
Episode: When Someone Sees More in You: Nigel Lowe’s Journey to Partner at PA Consulting
Charlie Warshawski
Founder of Love Your Coaching; PCC level coach; ILM accredited training center
Love Your Coaching
Episode: Charlie Warsawski The Truth About Coaching Nobody Warns You About
Louise Pengilley
Business growth and mindset mental trainer and coach
Independent coach / consultant
Episode: When Everything Changed: Louise Pengilley on Reinvention, Energy and Finding a New Way to Work
Lavinia Mehedintu
Learning architect and co-founder of Offbeat
Offbeat
Episode: Rethinking L&D Through Curiosity and Community: Lavinia’s Offbeat Journey
Lucy Wooldridge
Accredited Master Coach for Mindset, Resilience and Emotional Literacy
Resilience with Lucy
Episode: More Than Bouncing Back: A New Take on Resilience with Lucy Wooldridge

Hosts

Julia Bend
Executive Career Coach with Premier Coaching, focused on leadership development and career transitions.
Valerie Merrill
Learning & Development Trainer & Advisor with Merrill Consultants, focusing on resilience, well-being, and performance in leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Insightful, thought provoking and great energy

    I very much enjoy listening to Julia and Valerie - both their solo conversations as well as their guests. They bring a variety of insightful perspectives on L&D, and their dynamic energy is fantastic!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VictoriaRenn
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • So informative!!!

    Julia & Valerie offer so much value to their audience through their energy, the people they select for the interviews and the value they personally bring from experience. I love their podcast and interview style. I feel they’re very selective with all the experts they bring onto the podcast and everyone can learn from the podcast. There are so many golden nuggets!

    Thank you Julia & Valerie for having me as a guest and sharing so much with your audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Henriette Danel
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    I absolutely love this podcast with Valerie and Julia. They’re excellent interviewers who have sourced some really interesting guests. I highly recommend this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HollyEW
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great conversation, fun hosts!

    I loved being a guest on series 2 of The Secrets of Learning & Development. Julia and Valerie are a hoot and made the whole experience fun, enjoyable and an easy conversation. While it was a relaxed vibe, we definitely dived in and tackled some challenging topics around communication and strategies for conflict prevention and management.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Humourus birds
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great conversations, Inspiring stories, Valuable insights

    Incredibly honoured to have been invited to have been a guest on Valerie and Julia’s wonderful podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation exploring how my values have shaped my journey and how I’ve embraced them and put them at the core of my career - not something I’ve really reflected on before! Loving tuning and hearing the valuable insights and learnings from their other guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Santa Wee
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Listeners praise the actionable takeaways and coaching focus.
Guests are carefully chosen and add real nuggets of knowledge for career growth.
Great interviewers who put guests at ease and drive insightful dialogue.
Engaging conversations with varied perspectives on L&D and leadership.
High energy hosts deliver valuable, practical tips and guest insights.

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Abi Rogers on The Hidden Anxiety Behind High Performance
Q: Abi, let's start at the beginning. Take us back to around 2015.
Every day I was just running from pillar to post, juggling two optical practices, and trying to keep everything moving—from NHS admin to staff management, marketing, and ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Abi Rogers on The Hidden Anxiety Behind High Performance
Q: Abi, welcome to the podcast.
Good morning. Thank you for having me. That is such a fantastic introduction as well. It just sums everything up absolutely perfectly.
From Neuroscience to TEDx: Gill McKay on Visibility and Voice
Q: Why did Gill decide to speak on TEDx, and what message did she aim to convey?
She chose TEDx to address a topic she felt passionately about and to give voice to those dealing with stigma around sobriety. Her message centers on empathy, reducing shame, and encouraging open discussion—showing that sharing personal stories can help others feel less isolated and more willing to seek support.
From Neuroscience to TEDx: Gill McKay on Visibility and Voice
Q: What first drew Gill to this work and what connects her varied experiences?
Gill describes a lifelong curiosity and a consistent focus on helping people recognize and use their strengths, which she ties to a broader mission in learning and development to empower individuals to contribute effectively within organizations. The thread running through her career is turning neuroscience insights into practical development work for leaders and professionals.
Beyond Training: Cathy Hoy on How L&D Leaders Can Drive Real Business Impact
Q: What did the Soho House boardroom experience teach you about integrating learning strategy with business priorities?
The Soho House period highlighted the need to speak the board's language, focusing on strategic objectives and bottom-line impact rather than traditional L&D metrics. Cathy learned to read the room, align learning initiatives with business priorities, and push for L&D to be central to business strategy.

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1. Dr Samantha Hiew
2. Abi Rogers
3. Jacqueline Rogers
4. Sarah Clay
5. Nigel Lowe
6. Charlie Warshawski
7. Louise Pengilley
8. Lavinia Mehedintu

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