{"podcast":{"title":"Be Truly Heard","slug":"be-truly-heard-6747362","podcast_index_feed_id":6747362,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/be-truly-heard/","website_url":"https://betrulyheardpodcast.co.uk","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/16dce4f5-d30c-4b09-abb9-fcdb876bf61d/IHB-YerI7HWctg6_sSBZBvJ-.jpg","author":"Anne Leatherland","episode_count":80,"summary":"Welcome to the Be Truly Heard Podcast with me, Anne Leatherland. I’m a coach and voice expert with over 27 years of experience. I'm also a woman in business who understands the power of communication. In this podcast, I will help you control your nerves, sound more authoritative, speak confidently, and be taken seriously! I will share valuable growth strategies to help you overcome the barriers of communication in your life. Join me on this journey and get ready to be truly heard.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T14:21:50.533177+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-truly-heard-6747362"},"episode":{"title":"Collaboration or Competition? with guests Julia Bend and Valerie Merrill","slug":"collaboration-or-competition-with-guests-julia-bend-and-valerie-merrill","published_at":"2025-04-02T23:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-truly-heard-6747362/collaboration-or-competition-with-guests-julia-bend-and-valerie-merrill","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-truly-heard-6747362","url":"https://betrulyheardpodcast.co.uk","audio_url":"https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f95c91ad-0770-4eae-acf1-ee83074e7e76/EDITED-EP-57-Collaboration-or-Competition-converted.mp3","summary":"Is it really every woman for herself in business, or are we finally moving towards something more supportive? In this episode, I chat with Julia Bend and Valerie Merrill about how their podcast partnership started with one conversation, and turned into a brilliant collaboration. We talk about women backing women, showing up for each other, and the power of sharing ideas without fear. You’ll also hear their thoughts on visibility, learning, opportunity, and why change doesn’t have to mean losing your voice. This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t need to be solo. Valerie Merrill is a training specialist and founder of Merrill Consultants, where she helps organisations successfully embed new software and navigate business change. With a deep understanding of bespoke systems, CRM, case and document management, and change management, Valerie ensures training is not only delivered - but truly adopted. She works closely with IT, HR and L&D leaders to make training engaging, effective, and aligned with business goals. Valerie is also co-host of The Secrets of Learning and Development podcast , where she explores the latest in L&D, tech adoption, and how to make learning stick in fast-moving environments. Julia Bend is an accredited executive career transition coach and founder of Premier Coaching. She helps professionals realign with their purpose, navigate career changes with clarity, and achieve greater work-life harmony. With a background in corporate IT and process analysis, Julia brings strategic insight and empathy to every coaching relationship. Her tailored programmes support individuals at key crossroads, turning uncertainty into opportunity. Julia is also co-host of The Secrets of Learning and Development podcast , where she shares real-world wisdom…","meta_description":"Is it really every woman for herself in business, or are we finally moving towards something more supportive? In this episode, I chat with Julia Bend and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1674,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/be-truly-heard-6747362/episodes/collaboration-or-competition-with-guests-julia-bend-and-valerie-merrill/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/be-truly-heard-6747362/collaboration-or-competition-with-guests-julia-bend-and-valerie-merrill.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}