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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
Critical Thinking in the age of AI
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In this bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Valerie leads a timely conversation with Julia on critical thinking in the age of AI and everyday decision-making.
Together, they explore why it is no longer enough to accept information at face value, especially when AI tools can produce answers that sound confident but may not always be accurate or relevant. The conversation highlights the importance of pausing, asking better questions, checking assumptions and looking for evidence before making decisions.
Valerie and Julia also consider the challenges of critical thinking, from the extra time it can take to the discomfort of questioning established ways of working. They reflect on why phrases such as “we’ve always done it this way” can limit progress and how a more thoughtful approach can support better decisions, greater confidence and stronger outcomes.
A practical and timely conversation for anyone who wants to think more clearly, question more carefully and make decisions with greater intention.
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