
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
From Career Crossroads to Purposeful Work: Holly Worton on Reinventing Yourself with Confidence
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In this episode, we meet the multifaceted Holly Worton – coach, author, shamanic practitioner and founder of North Downs Publishing. From quitting graduate school to running an eco hotel in Mexico, and later building a thriving publishing business in the UK, Holly shares the defining moments that shaped her unconventional career.
She opens up about the mindset challenges she’s faced, particularly around self-worth, and the powerful tools she uses – like journaling and PSYCH-K – to navigate them. We explore the intersection of coaching, publishing and energy work, the misunderstood value of multidisciplinary careers, and how dynamic alignment can unlock a life of ease and flow.
A must-listen for anyone contemplating change, feeling creatively stuck, or thinking about writing a book
Key Learnings
You don’t have to choose just one path
Holly’s journey shows that a successful career can be built by weaving together different passions and disciplines. Whether it’s coaching, publishing or shamanic work, her experience proves that combining varied interests can create a richer, more aligned professional life.
Mindset blocks evolve but don’t disappear
One of Holly’s biggest insights is that limiting beliefs, like “I’m not good enough,” can resurface in different forms throughout life. The key is recognising them early and using practical tools, such as PSYCH-K and journaling, to shift those beliefs and keep moving forward.
Guest Information:
https://hollyworton.com/
http://northdownspublishing.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/hollyworton
http://viewauthor.at/HEW
https://instagram.com/hollyworton/