Influence & Impact for Leaders

Ever sat in a meeting with a contribution to make but talked yourself out of it only to hear someone else make it later?   In this episode I explore what we can find it hard to speak up in meetings and share some practical steps you can take to contribute more confidently in meetings.    We’ll be exploring the role your Inner Critic and unhelpful beliefs can play, how your thinking style impacts y...

We want to be more confident as women in the workplace yet it can be challenging, especially when we face gender bias on a daily basis.  Increasing your confidence is easier than you think and in this episode I share 7 things confident women do – and some of them might surprise you! KEY TAKEAWAYS: Confidence and competence are often confused in the workplace which is why we are at a disadvantage i...

The new year is a great opportunity to change how you approach your work life to make it work better for you. One way you can do this is by getting clear on some meaningful and realistic boundaries. There is an art to both setting and holding boundaries, particularly when it feels uncomfortable to say no or disappoint someone else. This episode is inspired by Beth Stallwood’s debut book - WorkJoy:...

Welcome to 2023 and a fresh new year! This mini episode is a really valuable and practical exercise that I’ll be coaching you through.    We’ll be reflecting on the year just been, celebrating your achievements and who you’ve become, and setting your intentions for the year ahead. Make yourself a cuppa, get your notebook and cosy up with some undisturbed time to reflect and plan for the year ahead...

Is your worry taking up too much of your mental and emotional energy, causing you to doubt yourself and stopping you from being your best in life? You are not alone and I’m here to help you worry less in this super practical episode! Listen for: Effective strategies for shifting your attention away from worrying thoughts How to distinguish between productive and unproductive worries Two ways to tu...

Do you find yourself worrying a lot? You might ruminate on the past or worry about what could happen in the future and how you might deal with it. Or perhaps you worry that you’re not good enough at your job or that people are judging you. If that’s you, then you’re not alone. This week’s podcast is the first of a two-episode series on worry. I talk about why our brains worry, share a simple way o...

Do you feel like your ability to do a good job depends on how much experience or how many skills or qualifications you have? And you never feel like you have enough. Do you worry that you don’t know enough to confidently answer questions in meetings or move to the next level in your career? If you’re nodding your head, then this week’s episode is a must listen. I share: The very real reason why wo...

Are you ready to progress to that next level in your career, expand your skills or make the move to a new role and organisation? There are many ways you can develop your career and this week’s episode is your guide on how to do that. I speak to Fay Wallis who is a career coach, the founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching and the host of the 5-star rated podcast - HR Coffee Time. Listen for: Fay’s to...

Are you at full capacity but still saying yes to whatever is asked at you at work and home? In this episode, I’m sharing tips, strategies and ways of reframing your thinking to help you if you’re overwhelmed from trying to do it all. Listen for: How to let go of the “shoulds” that are adding to your to do list My top tip for saying no with confidence I hope this episode helps you to do less and cr...

Ep 118: 3 Steps To Reduce The Tension Between Your Team And Other Teams What can you do when you’re constantly dealing with tensions between your team and another team that they can’t resolve for themselves? I get asked questions like this a lot from my coaching clients so in this week’s episode, I’m teaching you my three-pronged approach for resolving friction between teams. This is a super pract...

How good are you at asking for what you want or what you need?  It could be flexible work hours, a pay rise, resources for your team, professional development or even just for help when you need it. Many women struggle to ask for what they want and are often more comfortable putting other people’s needs ahead of their own. In this week’s episode, I share how to get clear on your wants and needs, k...

If you’re like me, life has been incredibly busy lately. As we come out of the slower summer, autumn greets us with an increasing list of projects, commitments and to dos in both work and life. I thought it would be the perfect time to re-release this episode about creating the time and space in your day to think. I share how you can redesign your working day to create some breathing space, where...

Giving honest and direct feedback is an essential part of being an effective leader. Honest feedback says that you care about a person's development, you care about the work that they do and you want to help them improve because you value them. In this week’s episode, I share why feedback is so important, why psychological safety is foundational to a positive and constructive feedback environment,...

More women in senior management and leadership positions is win-win-win. For women, for organisations and for workplace equality. So how do individuals and organisations create more opportunities to get to the top and thrive there? This week, I’m pleased to be speaking to Jodi Flynn of Women Taking the Lead. Jodi is an executive leadership coach, speaker, host of the critically acclaimed Women Tak...

First off, a huge thank you to everyone who supported the book launch for Closing the Influence Gap which went straight to the top spot in Leadership and Management on Amazon Kindle. In this week’s episode, I speak with Felicity Dwyer, an independent facilitator, trainer, coach and speaker who specialises in communication and leadership skills about how we can create connection when we communicate...

Meetings are a part of every job and the higher you progress in your career, the more meetings you need to attend. But are all meetings necessary and are they achieving a specific outcome for your team, project or organisation? In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Mamie Kanfer Stewart, a coach and consultant who trains teams and organisations to develop a healthy and productive meeting culture. W...

You don't need fixing. You're not broken. And there's nothing wrong with you.  In fact, the thoughts and feelings you're having and the challenges that you're facing at work are completely normal. Not only do I want you to know that, I also want you to understand why you might be feeling that way. In this week’s episode, I talk about the systemic gender bias that women face at work and how the dai...

Are you an overthinker? Perhaps you ruminate on past situations, worry about future events or are fearful of the judgement of others? This re-release of one of my most popular podcasts with Tahirih McLaren-Brown is for you. Overthinking can affect both our work and personal lives as well as how we show up with confidence as a leader. Our thoughts also directly impact the levels of daily stress we...

If you are more comfortable talking about your team's achievements than your own, then this re-release of episode 28 is a must listen! I am joined by Stef Sword-Williams, Forbes 30 under 30, TEDx speaker and author of F*ck Being Humble. Stef is on a mission to change the way the world views self-promotion and encourage people to be unapologetically proud of their achievements.  In this episode, we...

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a simple piece of wisdom that’s helped me to shift my mindset and be happier. This has been so valuable for many of my clients and will really help you in your career and life. JOIN THE BOOK LAUNCH SQUAD My book - “Closing the Influence Gap: A practical guide for women leaders who want to be heard” – is launching on Monday 19 September. I would love you to be pa...

I love listening to podcasts and find them a source of inspiration for my work and life. This week, I'm sharing 5 of my favourite non-leadership podcasts, an impactful episode and some of the lessons I've learnt from them.   Beyond Busy hosted by Graham Allcott Episode: How To Stop Trying To Do Everything with Oliver Burkeman (7 January 21) Listen here: https://www.grahamallcott.com/podcast   Feel...

Have you ever experienced workplace bullying or harassment? It happens in many organisations but is all too often ignored, dismissed or swept under the rug, with victims being silenced or leaving when they are brave enough to speak up.  This week, I speak to Marie Hemingway, the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Speak Out Revolution - a non-profit organisation with a mission to cancel the...

A positive workplace improves teamwork, raises morale, increases productivity, job satisfaction and performance, and reduces stress in employees. So how can organisations start to put people first over productivity? In this episode, I speak to Claire Warner, a former charity Fundraising Director & Senior Leader, turned workplace culture and wellbeing strategist. We discuss: Claire’s story from bre...

Are the household responsibilities shared equally in your home? Or is the majority of the emotional, mental and domestic load taken on by one person? In this week’s episode, I speak to Clare Twelvetrees about how we can create more equality in our homes. Clare is the Chair of Equality Starts at Home (ESAH) and in our conversation, we discuss how to start a conversation about equality with your par...

29% of working age people in the UK have a chronic illness and yet it is something that is rarely discussed or recognised within many workplaces.  In this week’s episode, I speak to Rebecca Kudyk who openly shares her personal experience with chronic illness and how she manages motherhood, a career in financial services and her unpredictable symptoms and pain. Rebecca shares helpful and practical...