Real Talk with Emma Clayton

Send us Fan Mail Emma shares her personal nine-week to date journey with the GLP-1 medication Mounjaro, documenting the physical and mental effects of using this weight loss tool and the sustainable health habits she's building alongside it. We cover how: • Week one brought mental clarity and reduced "food noise" rather than just appetite suppression • The ability to listen to hunge...

Send us Fan Mail Emma delves into the critical connection between health and effective leadership, sharing her personal journey with weight management and her recent decision to try GLP-1 medication as a tool for better health. She covers how: • Health is a fundamental pillar of the Modern Leader Success Roadmap • You cannot be an effective leader with sub-optimal health • The problem with exhaust...

Send us Fan Mail Emma shares the transformative experience of her first ever retreat in Bali and how it led to a complete redirection of her life and career path. This deeply personal story reveals how stepping away from daily routines can create space for profound self-discovery and life-changing clarity. We cover how she  • Found the courage to create timeout retreats after experiencing their tr...

Send us Fan Mail We're preparing to celebrate The Modern LeadHer Way podcast's upcoming 100th episode and two-year anniversary with an exciting giveaway, starting with two weekend tickets to Womanifest, an empowerment and wellbeing festival for Women & teens in Cheshire.   In this episode, festival organiser Lisa Williams joins us to share: • What Womanifest (5-6 July) is all about,...

Send us Fan Mail Pat and Jane Bryan are our Time Out x Spain hosts in September! As this weeks guests, they share how they transformed their Spanish property into a retreat venue focused on creating a home-like experience for guests. Their journey from UK training professionals to retreat hosts in Partaloa, Southern Spain includes unexpected challenges like COVID lockdowns that ultimately helped t...

Send us Fan Mail Fresh from a soul-nourishing trip to Spain, I reflect on how intentional pause transformed my inner world - and why every woman in leadership deserves a "time out." In this episode, I share: How solo retreats expand time and deepen self-awareness Why disconnecting from tech and "doing mode" creates real presence The grounding power of sensory mindfulness: sight...

Send us Fan Mail Anna Smith shares her journey of founding ALS Recruitment at 25 years old and how the recruitment landscape has evolved into a candidate-driven market where employers must adapt to attract top talent. We cover • Her story of Starting a recruitment business at a young age despite skepticism • How its currently a candidates market • The normalisation of remote and hybrid working arr...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning; Baby Loss In this episode, guest Emma Astley shares her journey from traditional insurance professional to founder of Cover My Bubble, a company born from personal tragedy that's changing how families approach protection. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter Lillie Beth and subsequent financial hardship, Emma built a business focused on edu...

Send us Fan Mail Your host, Emma shares tangible advice for transforming networking anxiety into meaningful connections, offering strategies for both in-person and virtual events to help corporate leaders approach networking with confidence. We cover, • How to reframe networking as creating connections and building community rather than an awkward obligation • Understand the biological and psychol...

Send us Fan Mail Our host, Emma was recently interviewed by Bijal Shah on her Think Link Lead podcast and with her blessing, we're sharing it with you here too. Be sure to check it out for more on leadership on Apple or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/think-link-lead-podcast/id1771304413 In this episode Emma Clayton shares her journey from corporate director to leadership coach...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode your host addresses a question from her redundancy focus group about the emotional stages of job loss and how to navigate the transition period after leaving corporate life. We cover how • Redundancy triggers emotional responses including feelings of rejection and resentment • Loss of professional identity creates an existential crisis – "Who am I now?" w...

Send us Fan Mail From the archives: In this episode re-run, we explore the trap of future-focused happiness and how to break free by accessing your zone of genius for true fulfilment now. Discovering where you uniquely thrive is the key to experiencing both success and happiness simultaneously. We cover:  • Breaking the cycle of "I'll be happy when I achieve X" by practicing gratitu...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Abel, The Funding Godmother, shares her journey from corporate sales manager to successful business owner, revealing how embracing her authentic self transformed both her life and her business approach. We cover how Sarah: • Built her training business from £200k to £1.5 million turnover by being true to herself • Experienced a pivotal turning point during COVID when she con...

Send us Fan Mail Endings, whether of relationships, jobs, or special places, deserve to be honoured with our full attention and emotions. By properly tending to life's conclusions, we create the space needed to embrace new beginnings with openness and excitement. In this solo episode we cover: • The recent retreat at the Margate beach house marked the end of an era as the family home is being...

Send us Fan Mail The Spring Equinox offers us the perfect opportunity to reset our approach to the year ahead, aligning with nature's own rhythms. This transitional season invites us to release what's no longer serving us and make intentional choices about what we wish to cultivate in the coming months. In this solo episode, we cover: • How January 1st doesn't have to be your only f...

Send us Fan Mail Healer and downright beautiful human, Evie Montila shares her powerful perspective on grief, energy transformation, and the healing sequence that guides her work. In this episode, we talk about: • Evie's healing sequence: awareness + forgiveness = healing • The science that explains what energy is • Grief as a transformative experience that reshapes identity • How to connect...

Send us Fan Mail This episode brings forward a refreshing discussion on the intricate connection between our minds, bodies and emotions. Professional massage therapist, Amy Mills shares her insights on the benefits of massage and the importance of listening to bodily cues as well as her own self-healing journey towards purpose, being in the best shape of her life and falling in love. We cover  • E...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to reconnect with your body and mind and avoid burnout as we explore the essential tools for self-care and wellness in today's busy world. Stacey Landau passionately discusses how breath work and yoga practices transformed her health after suffering with a chronic autoimmune condition brought on by burnout.  We cover • Introduction to Stacey and her journey into...

Send us Fan Mail We previously explored why embracing time out for yourself is essential for reclaiming balance and serenity. This episode introduces a free guided, grounding meditation session, as a gift from me to you. Head over to our YouTube channel and take 20 mins time out to ground into the day ahead and experience for yourself the benefits of getting out of your head and reconnecting to yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Modern LeadHer Way , I’m back from a short intentional break and ready to share insights from my recent time away. Join me as I reflect on the importance of truly switching off and reconnecting with ourselves, especially in today’s fast-paced world. Key Highlights: The struggle to unwind and disconnect during vacations and the pressure of constantly being “s...

Send us Fan Mail Join my fabulous guest Kari Russell and I as we talk about all things S|Ex baby! That’s self-exploration, self-expansion and self expression to you! The episode focuses on reclaiming your voice and authentic self-expression in leadership whether in corporate or business.  • We explore Kari’s corporate background and transition to coaching  • The impact of childhood experiences on...

Send us Fan Mail Facing life's twists and turns, I invite you to join me, Emma Clayton, on a journey of self-discovery sparked by a transformative weekend at the Quantum Shift event with Suzy Ashworth. Have you ever found yourself wondering if you're truly living the life you want, or is self-doubt holding you back? I share personal stories of overcoming self-doubt and the habitual quest...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to the October 7th 2023 attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Palestine, including violence, displacement, oppression and genocide. If you find these topics distressing, please prioritise your well-being and use your discretion as to how much to tune into. ------------------------------------ In this episode o...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to the October 7th 2023 attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Palestine, including violence, displacement, oppression and murder. If you find these topics distressing, please prioritise your well-being and use your discretion as to how much to tune into. ------------------------------------ This episode dives...

Send us Fan Mail Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics related to the October 7th 2023 attack on Israel and the ongoing conflict in Palestine, including violence, displacement, oppression and genocide. If you find these topics distressing, please prioritise your well-being and use your discretion as to how much to tune into. ------------------------------------ In this episode o...