No More Hiding

The power of being true to who you really are "Most people regret the things they don't do, not the things they do" Katie Neeves I want you to think for a moment about those feelings that come up when you are doing something that really pushes you out of your comfort zone, you know those worries about what others will think about you should you dare to speak up or share something publicly - which...

How to push past barriers being a woman in a man's world Trust Yourself Use your 'labels' to your advantage Speak up Talk from a point of evidence Today we are chatting to a Chartered Construction Manager who has 35 years construction experience. They are a qualified Building Surveyor who graduated with a Degree in Building Surveying from Sheffield nearly 30 years ago, and can also add Asbestos Su...

How to get noticed when your work is behind the scenes Today we are chatting about roles that can sometimes go unnoticed like when you work hard mostly behind the scenes yet the value you provide keeps everything ticking over.  We have the amazing Nicky Christmas on the show who launched Practically Perfect PA back in October 2011, which has grown to become the go-to resource for Personal Assistan...

What is male ally ship and how can companies do more? Today I wanted to pull together all the learnings we have had around the importance of male ally ship when it comes to women's career progression.  It's been an incredible month with fabulous guests all talking about this topic that needs way more attention.  Companies are starting realise that reducing the gender pay gap is not about 'fixing'...

Male allyship is all about action and the impact you can have for others. Today as part of the focus on the importance of male allyship I have a great conversation with a man who is so passionate in developing leaders of the future and all employees reaching their potential and not letting processes or a lack of confidence get in the way of them achieving their goals. Des Johnson, is Organisationa...

Asking and listening are the first steps in being a better ally. Another amazing conversation about the importance of male allyship and what first steps men can take to start being a bigger support to female colleagues and every woman in their lives. Today we have special guest Paul Porter  as  someone raised with 5 Glaswegian Aunties, Paul has always been surrounded by kick ass women. Listen in t...

How male allies can support women's career progression What allyship is and what it isn't How we can make it work better The importance of active listening What are those first steps to take for male allies in the workplace Today we are talking to a man who's role is to make sure that diversity and inclusion are included on every agenda within his organisation. Jonathan Stephen studied at the Univ...

How to identify and really own your strengths  Quick Win! I promised a quick win episode today on the back of the results I found when working with a lot of women in a short space of time through all the IWD training workshops.  The thing that was obvious and a lot of women feedback to me either in the groups or privately was not being clear on their strengths. I find this a lot - as women we ofte...

Why 'choose to challenge' is your best strategy for visibility Recap on my IWD sessions and the impact  5 steps to choose to challenge yourself and others Feel sad then get mad at what's going on in the world for ALL women Are you using your strengths to your advantage  Importance of male allyship Today I am wrapping up what has been an incredible month but at the same time an emotional rollercoas...

How self care can increase your confidence Takeaways: Busting self care myths Why you should bother How self care links to your self belief and confidence How foundation, fuel and focus = fulfilment   "Self care can mean different things to different people - you don't have to bake banana bread or have a bubble bath" (Ailsa) "And that's quite powerful. You are making decisions about what's good fo...

Why listening to your instincts is so important   "Follow your own instincts because they are right for what you need for your life, at that point in time" - Pauline Brogan-Hewitt   Today as part of us celebrating International Women's Day (IWD 2021) throughout March is a very special episode with a very special guest.  A woman who is my original inspiration.  I am so excited for you to hear from...

Are you ready to give yourself permission to be first? Today we are chatting about how to take care of yourself.  Let's face it, so many of us women don't put ourselves first and there is nothing worse than trying to be visible when all we want to do is hide.  The current pandemic and lockdown number 3 here in the UK is taking its toll on women particularly so today we have an amazing guest. Louis...

How can my company celebrate International Women's Day?     Different ideas to continue to celebrate IWD virtually Busting 3 main myths around IWD The importance of Male Allyship IWD is for everyone and how some companies plan to celebrate that!   On today's show I am going to share with you some fun and interesting ways that you can celebrate International Women's Day on 8th March.  Stay tuned to...

How to get feedback that will help you Quick win episode!   Women need feedback - they can thrive on it What feedback will help you move forward Questions for your back pocket! How to make sure we don't solely rely on others 5 ways to build and work on your 'Emotional Resilience'     Here are a few tips you can take action on and get some quick wins and give yourself great feedback that will build...

How better feedback can make all the difference I want to talk about the importance of feedback.   This is the thing with feedback - if done well it can be a great tool to support growth - if done badly it can really hold women back.  I talk about both of these things today and also not forgetting that feedback shouldn't be the only thing we rely on to grow and move forward and I will share some w...

Why feedback is important for women's confidence Barriers facing women at work Why feedback is important Celebrate the achievements The importance of peer recognition Internal Women's Networks (ERGs) Today we are talking about the barriers that women often face when it comes to their career progression and what simple steps can be taken to to support them especially associated with remote working...

How to Break Your Fear of Success Quick Win Episode! How to recognise you have a real fear of success and what you can start to do about it! Diving straight into this quick win episode where I want to follow on from last week where we talked about the impact that women can have when they speak up and how that impact can actually be causing a fear of success for you that's stopping you from moving...

What happens when women ask for what they want and they get it In today's episode we are focusing more on what can actually happen when women start speaking up and promoting themselves.  I also want to chat about one of the biggest fears that women can have and that they don't often realise they have which is the fear of success .  Sounds counterintuitive right?  But it is a very real fear for som...

How to ask for what you want at work Quick Win Episode: Book the meeting Don't make assumptions Practice  Ditch the guilt Today I am going to give you a nudge in the right direction for a quick win.  These nudges will be short episodes of no more than 5 mins with the aim of supporting you in one area of your self promotion journey.  There is no official intro and we dive straight in.  Quick wins a...

How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need Today I am talking about how employers and line managers can encourage their employees to speak up for what they want.  I have rerecorded this intro after the current announcement here in the UK that we are in yet another lockdown. Although you know it is coming and is so much needed to fight the spread of Covid19 it is still always a shoc...

How to be ready for success in the new year   It is 2021!  Happy New Year and let's hope that this year is better than the turbulent 2020.  All the uncertainty and unknown.  I am excited for the new year and all that it brings and I am all about supporting women to set themselves up for success when it comes to owning their expertise and their career progression.   In this episode I will get you t...

How to get that last confidence boost from 2020   It's Christmas!!!  So short one from me today but something that will pack a punch for you in terms of giving you a well earned confidence boost!  Celebrating the wins is a habit worth building so will you start now and take on my mini challenge?? Let me know how you get on! Don't forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest arou...

There is always more to do when it comes to being seen. #Takeaways   When women think they have done all they can to be seen and heard there's always more to do Finding and trying different strategies and techniques really can make a difference to being comfortable with self promotion Self Advocacy is a crucial part of Self Promotion  Getting clear on what women really want from their career is ke...

Why being vulnerable is absolutely a strength #Takeaways   The power of being an authentic role model that inspires Companies can do more to create a safe space for women from all levels to share stories and experiences Leaders hold back from always sharing because they feel like they need to protect others Peer groups and women's networks are key to shifting the company culture. Women can have it...

Who is responsible for women's career progression? #Takeaways   That there is a dual responsibility between companies and individuals  Companies need to create a culture that embraces progression and promotion Individual women need to own their expertise and not be afraid to talk about it Self promotion is crucial to being recognised and rewarded at work  Communication is key - talk about career p...