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Ahead of Father's Day in the UK, Verena chats to New York Times columnist and founder of The Company of Dads, Paul J. Sullivan.
Through The Company of Dads online platform, Paul has created a thriving and inclusive community for 'lead dads' and is challenging traditional norms of what it means to be a father.
Lead dads are fully engaged in raising their children, supporting their partner and working to keep the house together and typically work a more flexible schedule than their partner.
Paul shares how he became a lead dad, why he is passionate about parenting out loudly and why it's so important to parent through your calendar (e.g. be honest about why you're leaving work and diarise it) because of the profoundly positive impact this can have at your organisation.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show Notes:
Find out more about The Company of Dads.Find out more about the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships.
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How can you navigate shift work as a parent?
This week we welcome Emergency Medicine Doctor Sonia Damle to the podcast.
Sonia shares her experience of shift work and how to make it work alongside bringing up children. Sonia has lots of practical advice for other shift workers, including:
why knowing what you want is vital to make it workhow utilising your support network can really make a differencehow self-rostering could be game changing in the NHS and beyondPlus, the skills and experience we can take from shift work (eg. compartmentalising) and apply to more traditional working hours.
We hope you enjoy the conversation, do get in touch if you have any thoughts or feedback.
Show Notes:
Applications for the award-winning NHS Fellowship close 18 June. Find out more: www.leadersplus.org/nhsfellowshipAccess further resources for parents working in the NHS: www.leadersplus.org/resources/parental-leave-toolkits
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Have you heard of workstyle?
Today on the podcast we are delighted to welcome entrepreneurs and changemakers Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst.
Together they came up with the concept of workstyle in response to their negative experiences of the traditional '9-5' working week.
Workstyle is a new word to describe the complete freedom to choose when and where you work. It differs from flexible working for all, which Lizzie and Alex believe is not the right solution.
They invite us to think about our own workstyle and how we can achieve what we need in a way that works for us. Plus, they share the evidence behind workstyle and why it works, including how it can level the playing field and help to create true inclusivity and accessibility in our society.
We hope you enjoy this thought provoking conversation.
This episode is part of the future of work series, where we explore how work will change in the future to help everyone thrive and progress their careers equitably regardless of circumstances.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Hoxby and the Workstyle RevolutionJoin the Workstyle Revolution Slack Community Find out more about the Leaders Plus Senior Directors Fellowship
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We're delighted to welcome Denise Wilson OBE to the podcast.
Denise is the former chief executive of the FTSE Women Leaders Review and has led the UK’s business task force to increase the number of women on boards and in leadership positions.
She has made a significant contribution to gender equality in British business and is passionate about empowering women.
We discuss:
How the UK made such massive strides in closing the gender gap at board levelWhat still needs to change for gender equalityHow to get to an Exec Director positionWhy as a parent everything doesn’t need to be perfect but “good enough”We hope you enjoy the conversation.
This episode is part of the future of work series, where we explore how work will change in the future to help everyone thrive and progress their careers equitably regardless of circumstances.
Show Notes:
Connect with Denise Wilson OBE on LinkedIn.Download the latest FTSE Women Leaders ReviewDownload the Leaders Plus Mental Load ChecklistFind out more about the Leaders Plus Senior Directors Fellowship
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Would you like to reduce the number of meetings in your workplace?
Joining us this week is workplace culture enthusiast Bruce Daisley.
A former EMEA Vice President of Twitter, Bruce is now a best-selling author and hosts the podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat', alongside helping organisations build energised and connected workplace cultures.
In this episode, we discuss how you can positively change the workplace culture where you work.
We share practical tips on reducing the number of meetings in the diary, the super powers of productivity and a look at the future of work, particularly in relation to artificial intelligence (AI).
Enjoy this thought provoking conversation.
This episode is part of the future of work series, where we explore how work will change in the future to help everyone thrive and progress their careers equitably regardless of circumstances.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Bruce Daisley via his website at www.brucedaisley.comDownload the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps: The Next Frontier report.Discover the Silent Meeting Manifesto
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Has your employer recently called you back to the office?
Our guest today is Rosie Hewat, Group Chief People Officer at fintech company Kuda.
In 2024, many organisations have begun to pull their workers back to the office. As an experienced HR and people management professional and an advocate for flexible working, Rosie shares practical advice on how you can handle this request.
Plus, listen for tips on requesting flexible working and what to do if your flexible working request is rejected.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about Rosie at www.rosiespeople.com Find out more about the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowships www.leadersplus.org/fellowship
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What do the people who get flexible working requests approved have in common?
Today we welcome Elizabeth (Liz) Willetts, CEO and Founder of Investing in Women to the podcast to discuss her work advocating for the power of part-time and flexible working.
Liz shares her top tips for getting your flexible working request approved, including when it is best to mention flexible working during interview stages.
Plus, why Liz believes the future of work is hybrid.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show Notes:
Connect with Liz on LinkedInFind out more about Investing in WomenListen to the Work it Like a Mum podcastApply now for the award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship.
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Do you ever feel under pressure to be the perfect parent?
Verena Hefti MBE chats with Charlotte Boujassy, Director of Talent & Leadership Development Europe for a Japanese pharmaceutical company.
They discuss why it's so important to talk loudly about working flexibly at a senior level, how to deal with the pressure of perfectionism when you're a working parent and progressing your career after you have children.
Born in France, for the past 10 years, Charlotte has lived and worked in Munich. She co-parents her two daughters alongside her now ex-husband.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Connect: Send Charlotte a message on LinkedInBook: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckResearch: Kathleen McGinn - Kids of Working Moms Grow into Happy AdultsFellowship: Find out more about the Leaders Plus Fellowship
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Today we welcome to the podcast Thorey V. Proppe, the CEO and founder of Alda, an Icelandic tech company which developed DEI software for workplaces globally.
Iceland consistently ranks among the highest countries in the world for gender equality.
Thorey shares:
What is working for gender equality right now in IcelandWhat we can learn from this success to implement in other countriesWhy data is the best way to improve DEI policies and help close the gender pay gapEnjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about the Alda DEI software at alda.coDownload the 22/23 Reykjavik Index for LeadershipListen to Michelle Harrison, CEO of Kantar discuss the 22/23 Reykjavic Index on Big Careers, Small ChildrenFind the Third Shift Book on AmazonAccess Mental Load resources from Leaders Plus
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Today we're joined by Brita Fernandez Schmidt, transformational coach and author of the brilliant book Fears to Fierce.
Brita has spent 25 years championing women's rights across the world, and strongly believes that every woman has a fierce power to fulfill her own dreams.
We discussed how we can learn to trust our own intuition, be intentional with our actions and manage our fears.
Enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about Brita and her book Fears to Fierce Listen to Mary Ann Siegart on episode 81 of the Big Careers, Small Children podcastFind Gert Gigerenzer's book The Intelligence of Intuition
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This week we welcome Lea Henry, co-founder of the award-winning creative childcare agency CocoRio.
Together with her business partner Corinna Bordoli, Lea co-founded CocoRio because she worried about the quality of childcare available. As she couldn’t keep her kids with her 24/7, she wanted to ensure their overall development and emotional well-being would be catered for.
Lea shares practical advice on how she manages the competing demands of a baby, a toddler and a growing business.
A common theme during the discussion is perfectionism and letting go of the perfect time to do things. We discuss how to manage perfectionism and deal with feelings of guilt, plus why it's so important to set clear boundaries and tips on how to do it.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Connect with Lea Henry on LinkedIn.Find out more about CocoRio: https://cocorio.co.uk Download the Career Progression Gaps report.Read the book: Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business (and in Life) by Thomas Erikson.
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How can women thrive in a traditionally male-dominated work environment?
Today we welcome to the podcast Polly Ogden Duffy, Managing Director at prime sales and lettings agency John D Wood & Co. London.
Polly, who is married with two children, is passionate that women CAN have it all and shares why she believes being ambitious as a working mother is no bad thing.
Having worked her whole career in a traditionally male-dominated environment, Polly shares the advice she would give other women progressing their career, including why you don't necessarily have to 'act like a man' to move into those senior positions.
The property industry, as a whole, is not known for embracing flexible working, but Polly - who works compressed hours - is a huge advocate for working flexibly and encourages her team to bring their whole self to work. She shares how she makes this work.
Finally, Polly shares her tips for surviving and thriving at work on very little sleep during those first few months of parenthood.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show notes:
Find out more about John D. Wood & Co. London.Find Polly on LinkedIn.Download the brochure for our award-winning Leaders Plus Fellowship.
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Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Dr Ana Catalano Weeks, Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath
Dr. Ana shares her experience of how mental load can be gendered and emphasises that creating awareness is a part of the solution.
In this conversation, we delve into the dynamics of heterosexual couples and the evolving landscape of childcare responsibilities. Despite men's increasing involvement in practical child-rearing tasks over the decades, women still bear the brunt of the mental load. We also explore the stigma confronting both men and women within the framework of societal expectations surrounding parental roles.
Backed by findings from her research, Dr Ana further shares her tips on managing parenthood as working parents. We hope you enjoy the conversation.
A quick reminder that applications for our award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship will close on 20 March. Download the brochure.
Show Notes:
Access free Resources on Managing Mental Load.
Download the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps report.
Read more about Dr. Ana's work here.
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Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jane Green, Leaders Plus Mentor and Former EY Partner.
Jane's approach to balancing work and parenthood in an era where flexible-working was rare, can well be considered as a reforming move in the UK workplace.
From pioneering a flexible work model in the 1990s at EY to now mentoring on the Leaders Plus Fellowship, Jane helps working parents to explore a working pattern that best suits their career ambitions and family life.
From her experience as a mum and now a grandmother, Jane shares her advice on approaching the employer for a flexible model and tips on transitioning to a reduced working-days role.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
A quick reminder that applications for our award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship will close on 20 March. Download the brochure.
Show Notes:
Download the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps report.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cross Sector Fellowship
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Today on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats with Heather Taylor, Director of Finance and Resources for Trust for London and Trustee and Treasurer at charity Pregnant Then Screwed.
Heather is an Alumni of the Leaders Plus Fellowship (having completed the very first cohort of the programme) and advocates for flexible and reduced working days to increase productivity in the workplace.
As a mother to two under-6, Heather shares her journey of transitioning into a 4-day work model which helped her grow professionally while balancing her time with her children, plus her tips on applying for a full time role when wanting to work across 4 days.
Ironically, her financial background does not stop Heather from having a risk-taking approach when it comes to accelerating her career as she discusses setting goals, networking, and more.
Finally, Heather shares advice for anyone looking to take on a Trustee or board role and how to combine this with your day job.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
A quick reminder that applications for our award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship will close on 20 March. Download the brochure.
Show Notes:
Get involved with Trust for London and Pregnant Then Screwed.
Download the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps report.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cross Sector Fellowship
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In this episode, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Sam Butters, Co-CEO of charity the Fair Education Alliance, a coalition of 250 organisations tackling educational inequality.
Verena and Sam discuss the multiple benefits of having Co-CEO’s and why this isn’t necessarily the same as a traditional job share.
Sam, who is a big advocate of work-life fluidity, describes how being a Co-CEO aligns perfectly when you’re a working parent, likening it to a long-term partnership akin to a marriage, with shared accountability and management responsibilities.
For Sam (who is currently expecting her second child) pregnancy has come with its fair share of morning sickness and she discusses how she has navigated this whilst in a senior role involving lots of face-to-face meetings.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show Notes:
Get involved with Sam’s charity via the website.
Download the Leaders Plus Career Progression Gaps report.
Applications are now open for the award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship. Download the brochure and apply by 20/03.
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What is the secret to other people talking positively about you at work?
Today on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats with Rachel Allison, founder of the PR agency Axe + Saw.
Rachel is someone who regularly advocates for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in her work and she is passionate about running a progressive, purpose-driven agency.
As a mother to a 6-month-old daughter, Rachel shares her freshest thinking on running an agency whilst raising a young family, including why a 4-day working week is key to their success.
Rachel also shares her top tips on managing your own personal brand, including how to get others to advocate for you.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
A quick reminder that applications for our award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship will close on 20 March. Download the brochure.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Axe + SawConnect with Rachel on LinkedIn.Mentioned in this episode:
Cross Sector Fellowship
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How can women unblock the obstacles in their path and open the door to opportunities to reach more senior leadership levels?
Today on the podcast, Verena Hefti MBE chats with Ellen Taaffe, author of a thought-provoking new book entitled, 'The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier That Locks Successful Women in Place'.
For many women, at some point in their career, they may encounter the 'mirrored door.' The place where, when presented with opportunities, they reflect inward and hesitate. Perhaps immobilised by a fear they are not ready or worthy enough to take action and move forward.
Ellen shares how we can break through this and overcome the gendered expectations that many women internalise. Ellen also has lots of practical advice on overcoming perfectionism and getting more comfortable with self-promotion at work.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Show Notes:
Find out more about Ellen's book via her website.Download the Career Progression Gaps report.Applications are now open for the award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship. Download the brochure and apply by 20/03.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cross Sector Fellowship
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Our guest today is Daniel Astarita, Managing Director of Kesslers, London.
Daniel is a proud IVF Dad and shares his experience of balancing a demanding career whilst going through IVF treatment.
As a Managing Director, Daniel has practical advice on what he has learned from combining a leadership career with young children.
Daniel is also passionate about leading an inclusive manufacturing business and shares his experience of positively changing workplace culture.
Enjoy the conversation.
Applications are now open for the award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship. Download the brochure and apply by 20/03.
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As part of #MentoringMonth Verena Hefti MBE speaks to Leaders Plus Fellowship Mentor Sonia Sudhakar about improving confidence and resilience as a senior leader and how to get to a Director level role.
Sonia is the MD of Marketing and Digital at The Royal Mail Group and lives in London with her partner and son.
She shares the advice she gives to all her Mentee's and how having her son has changed her approach to work.
We hope you enjoy the conversation.
Applications are now open for the award-winning Leaders Plus Cross-Sector Fellowship. Download the brochure and apply by 20/03.
Mentioned in this episode:
Cross Sector Fellowship
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