Best Womenonboards Podcasts (2024)

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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started a Podcast 34:15

5h ago34:15

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With over 500 episodes and close to two million downloads under her belt, Eleanor has learned some major lessons about how to create, launch, and sustain a podcast that brings a financial return. After multiple iterations of her podcast and 18 months of producing Anchored Intelligence, Eleanor is closing the door on this amazing chapter in honor of…

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[Future of Work] Lizzie Penny & Alex Hirst - How Workstyle (Rather Than Flexible Working) Could Change the Way You Work Forever 43:39

23m ago43:39

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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 whe…

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The Side Effects of Setting Big Goals 23:44

2d ago23:44

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Not hitting your goals is part and parcel of the entrepreneurial experience, especially if you want to become a high-growth leader. While this is a relatively common experience for entrepreneurs, you might be layering extra pain and suffering on top of your perceived failure, when in reality, you’re making major leaps forward just by setting and pu…

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Architect Helen Lochhead AO - Building a career with purpose - Women on Honour series 36:55

3h ago36:55

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Make every day count. That’s the advice from architect and urbanist Professor Helen Lochhead, who was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2024 Australia Day Honours for distinguished service to architecture and urban design, to building regulation reform, to tertiary education, and to professional organisations. A graduate of…

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[Future of Work] Denise Wilson OBE - How the UK is Working to Achieve Gender Balance at Board Level & What Still Needs to Change 45:29

4h ago45:29

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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 empo…

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How The Patriarchy Impacts Modern Women Featuring Elise Loehnen 47:02

1h ago47:02

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Ever wonder what feminists mean by “the patriarchy?” It’s presented as the boogeyman in our culture, but what is it really and where did it come from? If you’ve always assumed this is just the way the world has always been, but you’re tired of being a “good girl” and instead crave being a whole, fully expressed woman, this episode is for you. To un…

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[Future of Work] Bruce Daisley - How to Reduce the Number of Meetings in Your Workplace & Change the Organisational Culture 47:45

3d ago47:45

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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…

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How to Build the Muscle of Saying No 27:32

12h ago27:32

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If you feel like you’re drowning in all the things you could and should be doing with little time on your hands to accomplish your goals, it’s time to meet your stress with power. A lack of time isn’t a mindset issue. It’s real. However, you do have agency when it comes to how you fill and use your time, and Eleanor is here this week to show you ho…

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Georgina Gubbins OAM, ‘The accidental farmer’ - Women of Honour Series 25:23

3h ago25:23

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In this Women on Boards Honours series, WOB Executive Director Claire Braund talks to the 12 WOB members who were recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours. In this episode Claire speaks to Warrnambool cattle and sheep producer and founding member and chair of Food and Fibre Great South Coast, Georgina Gubbins, who was awarded an OAM for service…

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Rosie Hewat - How to Handle the Call Back to the Office & Tips on Requesting Flexible Working 38:36

15d ago38:36

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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 …

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How to Scale Sustainably Featuring Caitlin MacGregor 1:02:00

6d ago1:02:00

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Entrepreneurs who have the most staying power know that there’s one skill that is critical, irreplaceable, and hard to overcome if you don’t cultivate it as a CEO, and that’s the ability to sell. No matter the kind of business you run, or how great your product or service is, if you can’t sell, it’s impossible for your company to outperform this ga…

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Elizabeth Willetts - How to Get Your Flexible Working Request Approved & Why the Future of Work is Hybrid 33:36

28d ago33:36

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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…

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The GSD Mindset: Why Urgency Is a Game-Changer 15:05

25d ago15:05

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In the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship, the ability to balance long-term slow-growth initiatives with immediate action is a game-changer. This balancing act is an essential skill all entrepreneurial CEOs and entrepreneurs must cultivate to master the art of GSD: Getting Shit Done. Join Eleanor this week as she dives into why mastering the art …

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Professor Ngaire Elwood AM, Beating the Odds - Women of Honour Series 37:13

14d ago37:13

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Associate Professor Ngaire Elwood AM is driven by a strong sense of purpose that grew out of a life-changing experience that inspired her, as an inquisitive science-loving teenager, to dedicate her life to improving therapies for kids with cancer. As a teenager, she was treated for osteosarcoma, a common form of bone cancer that had a survival rate…

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Charlotte Boujassy - How to Let Go of the Pressure of Being a Perfect Parent & Progress Your Career 40:21

18d ago40:21

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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 w…

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Research-Driven Strategies to Make Your Goals a Reality Featuring Emily Balcetis 58:14

1M ago58:14

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You’re a driven leader who is accustomed to setting goals. But let’s be honest, they probably don’t always pan out. Is it a willpower issue? Are your targets unrealistic? Do you maybe need a new approach? Why does success remain elusive? To answer these questions, Eleanor sought out the insight of a world-renowned researcher on the topic of setting…

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Thorey V. Proppe - How Data Can Improve DEI Policies & Help Close the Gender Pay Gap 39:13

25d ago39:13

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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 Iceland What we can learn from this su…

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Money Beliefs That May Be Sabotaging Your Business 20:57

1M ago20:57

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Having a solid money mindset is essential when it comes to growing and scaling your business. Being a CEO and founder requires a comprehensive skill set that includes great financial management practices. However, Eleanor is here this week to talk specifically about your relationship with money. Tune in this week to hear the money beliefs that may …

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Emerita Professor Lesley Hitchens AM - Women of Honour Series 24:03

1M ago24:03

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In this first episode of the new Women on Boards Honours Podcast Series - featuring the 12 WOB members recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours - WOB co-founder and Executive Director, Claire Braund, chats with Emerita Professor Lesley Hitchens. Lesley was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to tertiary educatio…

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Brita Fernandez Schmidt - How to Learn to Trust Your Intuition & Manage Your Fears 38:35

2M ago38:35

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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 wi…

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Build A Remarkable Personal Brand Without Trying featuring Guy Kawasaki 56:40

1M ago56:40

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What does it take to be a remarkable person? In an age where there’s such a fascination with personal brands, how do you become labeled a remarkable person? And is it possible to do so without trying? To answer these questions, Eleanor is speaking to Silicon Valley legend, Guy Kawasaki. Guy is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable P…

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Lea Henry - How to Manage Perfectionism When Combining a Big Career & Young Children 38:45

2M ago38:45

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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-bei…

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How To Raise Funds From Your Network When You Have A Lot Of Pride Featuring Rechelle Balanzat 33:53

2M ago33:53

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Eleanor is exploring the art of unstoppable success inside a ‘boring’ business this week. Think businesses like vending machines or laundromats. Eleanor’s guest today is a globally recognized entrepreneur who built a laundry and dry cleaning company from nothing, self-funded it, and franchised it, and she’s here to tell you all about it. Rechelle B…

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Polly Ogden Duffy - How to Progress a Senior Career in a Male-Dominated Industry & Work Flexibly 38:36

2M ago38:36

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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 i…

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5 Ways Scarcity Shows Up And Sabotages Women Entrepreneurs 21:30

2M ago21:30

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Have you ever been in a room with powerful women and started to feel less than? Why does it feel terrible when you see someone else’s success take off? Do you judge or feel the need to compete with other women who have become successful? Listen in this week to hear five ways scarcity uniquely manifests for women and how it sabotages your growth. Yo…

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Dr. Ana Catalano Weeks - Managing Mental Load While Balancing Career and Parenthood 38:36

3M ago38:36

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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 c…

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How To Grow Your Mailing List to 10K Without Spending A Dime Featuring Eric Lam 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Turning your passion into a scalable business is the path most entrepreneurs follow, but there are other ways to engineer a scalable business model. Eleanor’s guest this week is a master at uncovering scalable ideas. Eric Lam is the founder of the popular newsletter Exploding Ideas where he helps his 10,000+ subscribers discover startup ideas in mi…

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Jane Green - How to Approach Your Employer for Reduced Working Days and Tips on Transitioning to a Flexible Role 42:30

2M ago42:30

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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 …

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Why Your Scalable Offer Isn’t Selling: 5 Step Diagnostic 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Your scalable offer is a key piece of infrastructure that allows you to create more cash, influence, and freedom in your business, but what happens when you create one that isn’t selling? How do you figure out what’s wrong? And what do you fix first? If you’re running into the very common problem of your scalable offer not selling the way you hoped…

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Heather Taylor - How to Accelerate Your Career Whilst Balancing Life as a Parent, Learning to Takes Risks & Life on the Board of Pregnant Then Screwed 31:50

3M ago31:50

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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 incre…

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How To Turn Your Business into Generational Wealth Featuring Rachael Camp 31:41

3M ago31:41

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Do you find personal finance confusing? How can you manage your money more effectively to achieve financial freedom? And how can you turn your business into a potential source of generational wealth for you and the people you care most about? To explore the topic of generational wealth this week, Eleanor is joined by certified financial planner Rac…

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{CEO Series} Sam Butters - The Benefits of being a Co-CEO & How to Navigate Morning Sickness in a Senior Role 49:02

3M ago49:02

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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 fluidit…

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How To Convince Clients to Trust Your Team When All They Want is You Featuring Nancy Duarte 37:48

3M ago37:48

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One of the challenges that comes with scaling your company is when you’re faced with clients who don’t want to work with your team; they only want to work with you. The ability to scale to the point that your clients get as much out of your team as they would with you creates a huge boom in your advancement as an entrepreneur. Nancy Duarte is the C…

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Rachel Allison - Tips for Managing Your Personal Brand & How to Build a PR Agency as a New Mother 42:19

3M ago42:19

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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 …

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Use Quiz Funnels To Generate Qualified Leads On The Cheap Featuring Chanti Zak 41:44

3M ago41:44

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One lucrative way to provide value to your email list is through quiz funnels which perform 2-3x better than static content. My guest this week happens to be an expert on quiz funnels and is breaking them down for us. Chanti Zak is a quiz funnel strategiest, a growth consultant, and a coach who is obsessed with psychology, interactive marketing, an…

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