The Heels in the Hierarchy Podcast

Thirty-one episodes. Countless conversations. One very steep learning curve. In this Season One finale, SJ and Pegsy get candid about what it actually takes to launch a podcast from scratch — the technical struggles, the unexpected highlights, the moments of self-doubt, and the feedback that kept them going. They reflect on the themes that defined the season — imposter syndrome, leadership authent...

Most of us know what workplace stress feels like. Far fewer of us talk about it openly. That needs to change. Recorded to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode sees SJ and Pegsy tackle one of the most important — and most avoided — conversations in professional life. With surprising statistics, practical strategies, and refreshing honesty, they explore what stress really does to...

Be competent and you're cold. Be warm and you're not taken seriously. Sound familiar? SJ and Pegsy dig into Robin Hauser's acclaimed TED talk on the likeability dilemma — and why women in leadership are still navigating a double standard that men simply don't face. From subtle everyday sexism to the biases women hold about other women, this is a candid, thought-provoking conversation about what au...

What happens when the career you planned simply doesn't happen — and something better does instead? In this episode SJ and Pegsy welcome their first ever guest: Emma Anderson, Head of Currency Solutions at Planet. Emma's path was supposed to lead to medicine. It didn't. What followed instead is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and quietly refusing to give up. From navigating academic setb...

Ever said yes to something exciting — then immediately wondered what on earth you were thinking? SJ and Pegsy did exactly that. In this episode they take you behind the scenes of their first professional photo shoot — from the nervous anticipation beforehand to the laughter, the steep stairs, the makeup chair, and the moment they realised it was actually worth it. Honest, funny, and genuinely rela...

Some women don't just break barriers — they rewrite the rules entirely. In this episode, SJ and Pegsy each share three women who have shaped their thinking, influenced their values, and inspired their approach to life and leadership. What unfolds is a fascinating conversation — because the overlaps they discover are as revealing as the women themselves. From suffragette firebrands to Supreme Court...

In this first episode, your hosts introduce themselves, share their professional backgrounds, and lay out exactly why they created this show — and who it's for. Heels in the Hierarchy is a candid, no-nonsense podcast exploring the real experiences of working women today: navigating career advancement, breaking through organisational barriers, balancing ambition with life outside work, and everythi...