Mike Bedford

Mike Bedford is an accomplished learning leader, coach, mentor, and specialist in well-being, diversity, and inclusion. He is the founder and host of 'The Well&D Podcast,' where he highlights industry-leading people-centered leaders who are actively contributing to a better, kinder, and fairer work environment.

In terms of education, Mike has a diverse background that includes studying Business and Professional Administration, Business Administration, and Management at City & Guilds London, as well as achieving certifications such as ILM Level 7 Diploma for Executive & Senior Level Coaches & Mentors and CIPD Level 5 Diploma in L&D, Human Resources Management at respected institutions like AVADO and Pearson College London.

Mike's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. Noteworthy positions he has held include Co-Founder Chair & Coach at the DfE & ESFA Coaching Community with the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Learning & Development Lead at the same agency, Learning & Development Consultant at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and Head of Learning and Development and Well-being at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). He has also served in capacities such as Resourcing & Talent Manager, Parents Network Chair, and Business Support Lead at DCMS, as well as in roles at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Leeds City Council, Department for Work and Pensions, and UK Ministry of Justice.

With his extensive experience in learning and development, well-being, and various coaching and managerial roles, Mike Bedford continues to be a respected figure in the realm of professional development and organizational support.