everywoman Podcast

It's time to make stress useful.   When it comes to stress management it can be tempting to ignore your feelings of stress and anxiety rather than acknowledge them as tools for self-knowledge and growth. This month on the podcast Sharon Aneja explains the ‘CIA’ psychological strategy that will help you change the reactions in your mind and body so stress becomes a competitive advantage rather than...

How often do you experience Sunday scaries? Life is full of ups and downs and there can be many reasons for us to feel that familiar sinking feeling the Sunday before work. But with work stressors becoming ever more prevalent when citing reasons for burnout, it’s important to stop and assess whether your feelings are acute due to a spike in workload, or whether it’s a chronic issue that needs to b...

How emotionally literate are you at work? We are often told that emotions have no place at work, but the fact is emotions shape every moment of our work day whether we like it or not. In this podcast, Lucy Ball will lead us through the language of 5 key emotions - joy, sadness, anger, disgust and fear. You will learn the purpose of each emotion and how to talk about them at work in a way that can...

Are you au fait with he, she and they? Or do you feel uncomfortable when talking about pronouns at work? We all have a part to play in making everyone feel safe and included, but the landscape of pronouns can feel confusing and hard to navigate when you haven’t had experience before. In this everywoman network podcast, expert Pippa Isbell explains in plain terms why pronouns matter, what they are...

When asking for what we want at work, we’re always seeking a ‘yes’ answer, but what if there was a way to stack the odds in your favor? In this session, Jodi Goldman will teach you five science-based techniques, to help you get the result you want

The imposter phenomenon can be caused by both personal and environmental factors, this being the case, it’s no longer something that is just for the individual to understand, it is relevant to everyone.   In this bitesize masterclass, you will learn how to change the conversation about the imposter phenomenon by changing the conversation you’re having with yourself and those around you

It’s likely that at some point, you have put on an outfit that has helped you slip into a particular persona. Or sing in the shower on days when you need to feel loud and proud. All of these are types of alter egos, and everywoman expert Sally Kettle wants to help you take it to the next level.   Listen to this bitesize masterclass, on how to develop your own alter ego in order to fuel your confid...

Seeking to create healthy boundaries in and around our work and personal lives is easier said than done — particularly if you’re someone who has struggled with people pleasing in the past. In this session, Jodi Goldman, Personal Impact coach and experienced international speaker, will teach you how to both create and protect your boundaries. Covering both practical techniques for saying ‘No’ with...

Are you afraid that your work mistakes will be pounced on by others and held up as a weakness? If so, then your workplace or team space may have some of the hallmarks of a toxic environment.   Listen to this bitesize masterclass, for tips on how you can work with others to create a healthier workplace

Want to build your resilience to better equip you for the challenging events that life will inevitably throw at you? Listen to this bitesize masterclass by everywoman expert, Sharon Aneja, on how to build your psychological fitness. Sharon is a Positive Psychology coach and helps organisations put out the flames of burnout by creating healthier workplaces.   In this episode, Sharon will show you h...

We all know what resilience is, but how do we translate that knowledge into action? This bitesize masterclass will explore ‘power practices’ for you to take away and use to build resilience in your day-to-day life.    Led by Katy Murray, an everywoman expert who has worked with thousands of business leaders across the world, this session will help you to identify areas in your life where you can i...

Want to make the most of your midlife? Listen to this bitesize masterclass on how to navigate and excel in this period of change. Led by Karen Davis, an everywoman expert, author and entrepreneur, this session will explore four pillars you can use to live a life of purpose and fulfilment, with practical tips for incorporating each one.  

Who do you find most hard to work with? Listen to this bitesize masterclass to explore tricky relationships you have at work and learn how to better manage them.   Led by Lucy Ball, an everywoman expert who has worked in leadership and development for over 20 years, this session will explore practical ways you can turn meeting tricky people into a fruitful personal development experience.

Do you lack motivation in your job? Listen to this bitesize masterclass on how to identify, nurture and optimise motivation without sacrificing your wellbeing.   Led by Kate Turner, an everywoman expert who is the founder and director of Motivational Leadership and a leading expert in motivation in the UK, this session will explore practical ways you can find out what truly motivates you.

Are you a leader who cares so much and gives so much to your job that you’ve taken on everyone else’s work, worries and fears, leaving you exhausted and overworked? If the answer’s yes, then you may have fallen into the empathy trap. Listen to this bitesize masterclass how to challenge unhelpful thoughts and feelings that land us in the ‘empathy trap’.   Led by Sharon Aneja, an everywoman expert a...

Want to become more influential? Listen to this bitesize masterclass on how to develop your listening skills at work — and use them to your advantage. Led by Lucy Ball, an everywoman expert who has worked in leadership and development for over 20 years, this session will explore practical tips to help you transform one dimensional listening into a multi-layered approach.   

Do you dread presenting? Listen to this bitesize masterclass on how to manage your nerves and become a more confident and adaptable presenter.    Led by everywoman expert Sally Kettle, an experienced inspirational speaker who has given talks in front of audiences all over this world, this session will explore practical ways to feel more comfortable on stage, along with some top tips on delivering...

Do you feel like you’re always on? Listen to this bitesize masterclass on how to manage your energy and tasks to create more space in your busy life.   Led by Katy Murray, an everywoman expert who has worked with thousands of business leaders across the world, this quick lesson will explore practical ways you can switch off, leaving you feeling calmer and more ‘spacious’.   

Who doesn’t want to be perfect? Isn’t perfection the gold standard in what we should aim for?    Not according to EQ expert Alina Addison, who says perfectionists are less likely to achieve their goals. So how can you get out of a dangerous perfectionism mindset and into something healthier and more likely to get you to where you want to be?

Assertiveness is the gold standard in work communication — the sweet spot on the scale between submissive and aggressive.   In this bitesize masterclass, everywoman expert Jodi Goldman reveals why assertiveness is such an important skill to master — and how you can power up your communication both in work and in life.

Separating men from the workplace in lockdown gave them the chance to spend more time with their children, and research shows that this actually made a significant impact to the division of labour for many families. As companies now roll out hybrid working models, men’s potential return to the domestic sphere on a more permanent basis is the biggest shift for fatherhood since the industrial revolu...

When Lavinya Stennett was at school she found little if any relatable black history or contribution in the curriculum she was being taught. Her experiences led her to set up the Black Curriculum, a social enterprise that aims to change the way schools teach and integrate black history into their students’ education. We talk to her about her mission to highlight and challenge the implicit racial bi...

Businesswoman, blogger and mum, Jo Wimble-Groves wants young women to connect with their power and potential and to shine. That was the mission behind her new book Rise of the Girl, out on October 7th 2021, which aims to provide a bridge for parents and daughters to talk together about some of the common issues holding girls back – from poor self-esteem to lack of self-belief. In the book, she off...

The news is not neutral. Who reports it, what's reported, and how, always serves a worldview. As modern media battles an internet of fake news, conspiracy theories and misinformation for the ’truth’, questions of perspective, rigour and codes of communication are fundamental. Florida’s Poynter Institute is at the centre of this debate, as the home of the International Fact Checking Network and the...

Two days after she told her employer that she was pregnant with her first child, Joeli Brearley was sacked from her job by voicemail. It was an abrupt end to a successful role, and she soon realised that her experience was not unique. The ‘motherhood penalty’ is one faced by many women through pregnancy and maternity discrimination, yet current legislation does not protect women. Joeli launched Pr...