The Secrets of Learning & Development Podcast
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/
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S5: E6
In this episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia Bend and Valerie Merrill are joined by Roz Morris, author, broadcaster and founder of TV News London.
With more than 32 years in television news, media training and communication, Roz shares her journey from the newspaper world of The Guardian and The Observer to BBC radio, television reporting, presenting and running her own business.
The conversation explores how communication has changed, why visual skills now matter in almost every professional setting and what many leaders still miss when they appear on screen. Roz talks about the “grammar of TV”, the rise of the visual economy, the impact of COVID on online communication and why professionals today need to think not only about what they say, but how they show up.
From crisis media training to executive presence, networking, asking for help and learning how to walk into a room with authority, this episode is a sharp, timely and practical look at what it means to communicate well in a world where we are all increasingly visible.
Key Learnings
We are all visible communicators now.
Roz makes the point that communication is no longer just about words. Whether it’s Zoom, Teams, social media, live streaming or online presentations, professionals now need to understand how they appear on screen. Framing, lighting, sound, camera position and eye contact all shape how credible and prepared someone appears.
Presence is a skill, not a personality trait.
The episode highlights that executive presence, media confidence and the ability to communicate under pressure can be learned. Roz links this to crisis communication, public speaking and how people enter a room, speak on camera or respond when the pressure is high. The message is clear: strong communication is not just about having something to say. It’s about knowing how to carry it.
Guest Information:
http://www.tvnewslondon.co.uk/
roz@tvnewslondon.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rozmorris
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visual-Revolution-Guidebook-success-economy/dp/1915483468?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Wjen2urR6_yVOJ2iqlG1gKvNgJDgc3N9UQ8ygSouXio.8G27bcQLgvvBkXUTT-qEmNsMYmFZrkmymlknEg82xoY&qid=1720184432&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tvnewslondon-21&linkId=39edf3fe3035eb3c4b2555754e01bcaf&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
InThe Visual Revolution Guidebookmedia expert Roz Morris, who has trained thousands of people to succeed in media interviews, videos and presentations, provides you with a unique practical toolkit for the visual skills you need right now for success in your career in this new visual-centric world.
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