Best Workingparents Podcasts (2024)

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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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190: Losing Weight After 40 with Louise Digby 35:46

2h ago35:46

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Have you ever been told that simply eating less and moving more will automatically lead to weight loss? While that is a part of it, it isn’t always that simple. In this episode, I am delighted to share my conversation with Louise Digby. Join us as we discuss the common misconceptions about effective weight loss and what you really need to know if y…

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57: Moms Who Serve as General Counsel 40:51

1d ago40:51

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Lori and Jason are back with an engaging episode, featuring conversations with parents who are not only attorneys but serve as general counsel for major organizations. This week, they welcome LaTanya Langley (Chief People Officer, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Edgewell Personal Care), alongside Betsy Philpott (Senior Vice Presiden…

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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

47:45

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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189: The Key to Overcoming Emotional Eating with Dr. Melissa McCreery 39:57

5m ago39:57

39:57

Do you struggle with overeating or emotional eating? This week, I am excited to welcome Dr. Melissa McCreery to the podcast. Join us as she shares what “hidden hungers” are and the shame cycle that often accompanies overeating. We also discuss how small, meaningful changes can make a big difference in our relationship with food. Topics covered in t…

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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

38:36

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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188: 5 Ways to Banish Belly Fat 39:53

18d ago39:53

39:53

Are you ready to feel better in your body and set yourself up for great health? Belly fat is also known as visceral fat, and it can be dangerous for women for so many reasons. That’s why I am so passionate about helping women get rid of it because I know that it will add years to your life. Not only that, those added years will be quality years whe…

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

11d 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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187: How to Change Faster 35:28

12d ago35:28

35:28

Ready to make changes that actually stick and get you closer to your goals? Then this episode is for you. When it comes to making lasting changes, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. Change isn't a one-way street. There are multiple paths to achieving it, and in this episode, we'll explore how to fast-track your transformation so you can reach…

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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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186: 5 Strategies for Epic Health 47:03

28d ago47:03

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What makes you feel epic? Many high-achieving women want to live a high-quality, optimal life. It’s fun and exhilarating so why not? One way to live epically is to make a significant, positive impact in this world, whether on a micro level or a macro level. And you can do this best when you are taking good care of yourself and your health. That’s w…

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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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185: Your Guide to Handling Setbacks 35:28

1M ago35:28

35:28

How do you handle setbacks on your weight loss journey? Setbacks are so discouraging, and they can send you spiraling. But rather than viewing them as roadblocks to progress, it's essential that we learn to recognize them as a normal part of life's ups and downs. In this episode, I’m discussing the art of resilience and some strategies to help you …

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

1M ago38:35

38:35

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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184: Weight and Wellness: A Discussion with Jennifer Trepeck 40:55

1M ago40:55

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What crosses your mind when you think about weight or weight loss? It’s a regular topic of discussion, especially among women. Many of us grew up watching the women in our lives engage in fad diets, counting calories or even engaging in public weigh-ins. There is so much more to your weight than just calories in, calories out. And there’s so much m…

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

2M ago38:45

38:45

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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183: How to Make Change Easier 26:18

2M ago26:18

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For many people, the word “acceptance” can feel passive, not great, and even undesirable. But to me, that’s not the TRUE meaning of acceptance. Acceptance is the process of being received as adequate or suitable. It is the process of STOPPING rejecting yourself and understanding that you are fine exactly the way you are. I dive deeper into the powe…

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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

38:36

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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182: Clearing Up Misconceptions Around BHRT 29:31

2M ago29:31

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Since the Women’s Health Initiative study came out, there have been a lot of misconceptions about hormone replacement therapy among practitioners and us ladies. Hormone replacement therapy was widely embraced until the release of this study, which created fear about its safety. However, there is data on bioidentical hormones that show numerous bene…

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

2M 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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181: The Dangers of People Pleasing 29:57

2M ago29:57

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In this episode, I explore the ten dangers of being a people pleaser. It’s normal to be a people pleaser, but you might find yourself constantly trying to make people happy at the expense of your own happiness. And being focused on pleasing people can lead to bitterness and resentment. Learn how to navigate out of this cycle and how to recognize if…

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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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180: Breaking Down Metabolic Health 24:51

2M ago24:51

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Optimal metabolic health plays a crucial role in our longevity and in how we function and feel in our bodies. There are many misconceptions about what contributes to metabolic syndrome, so in today’s episode, I set the record straight and break down what metabolic health is, and if you are metabolically unhealthy, how you can reverse it. Learn abou…

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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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179: Healthy Habits for Optimal Liver Function 27:44

2M ago27:44

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One vital organ that is often overlooked but is essential for our body's function, alongside the brain, heart, and lungs, is the liver. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise, and today, I’m explaining why that is and what you can do to reduce the risks. If you want epic health, loving your liver and taking good care of it is crucial. Know…

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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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178: Cultivate a Winning Mindset 19:50

3M ago19:50

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What is your mindset when it comes to your habits? Does your mindset fill you with energy and positivity? Or do you think negatively about yourself? Your mindset represents the thoughts you have, and it's the most important thing to work on. It impacts every aspect of your life, including your habits. And when you have a winning mindset, you won’t …

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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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177: Healing Your Pain: Understanding and Processing Emotions 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Pain is something that, as humans, we all experience in our lives. When faced with pain, it’s natural to seek ways to relieve yourself from it. To do this, it’s important that you understand your pain. Today, I’m talking about healing your pain and the necessity of processing your emotions. I’m sharing how I’m currently experiencing pain in my life…

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Ellen Taaffe - How to Overcome Perfectionism & Master Self Promotion, Plus How to Support More Women into Senior Leadership Positions 43:09

3M ago43:09

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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 s…

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176: 5 Benefits of Intermittent Fasting 29:42

3M ago29:42

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One of the most common struggles that preoccupy women's minds is weight loss and finding effective ways to lose weight. This is especially true of women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. It’s normal to gain weight as we age, but many women think that they should just get used to it. However, I strongly disagree. This week, I share t…

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Daniel Astarita - How to Combine IVF, Fatherhood & a Senior Leadership Career 40:50

3M ago40:50

40:50

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 passionat…

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175: 5 Levels of Commitment 35:54

4M ago35:54

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It’s common to feel discouraged when curveballs come up and challenges arise on your way to your goal. That's where commitment comes in. In this week's episode, I dive into the five levels of commitment and help you identify the phase you are currently in. I explain how to recognize your commitment level and how to honor it, creating a sense of sec…

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Sonia Sudhakar - How to Improve Confidence & Resilience as a Senior Leader & Getting to a Director Level Role 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

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 al…

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174: The Truth About Estrogen in Perimenopause and Beyond with Dr. Felice Gersh 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

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This week, I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Felice Gersh to the podcast to discuss the importance of estrogen and other hormones during perimenopause. Dr. Felice Gersh has degrees from Princeton University and from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She is the Founder and Director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a pra…

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{CEO Series} Natasha Porter OBE - Why Being a CEO is One of the Best Jobs to Combine a Big Career and Small Children 48:30

4M ago48:30

48:30

This week Verena Hefti MBE is joined by Natasha Porter OBE, the CEO and Founder of the charity Unlocked Graduates, who recruit, train and challenge outstanding individuals to lead prisoner rehabilitation. Natasha has two young children and gave birth to her eldest child just as Unlocked Graduates launched. On the podcast, Natasha shares the reality…

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Big Careers, Small Children - A Podcast for Ambitious Parents Progressing Senior Careers 1:39

4M ago1:39

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Big Careers Small Children helps ambitious parents progress careers they love whilst being present with their children. Through honest and informal conversation, senior leaders divulge what they have learnt on their own journey of combining big careers with young children to our host Verena Hefti MBE. Expect lots of aha moments, inspiration, fresh …

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173: You Are in Charge of Yourself with Anna 36:35

4M ago36:35

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If you want a healthy 2024 or to redefine your relationship with alcohol without breaking up with it, then this episode is for you. I interview Anna, who was part of the initial launch of my program, EpicYOU, and she shares what her life was like before and after the program. Learn how EpicYOU and Tone in 10 played a pivotal role in reshaping Anna’…

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Dr. Amy Diehl & Dr. Leanne Dzubinski - Shattering the Gender Bias Barriers Still Holding Women Back at Work 43:17

4M ago43:17

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“Our organisations have mostly been built by men, for men, with men’s lifestyle patterns in mind.” Gender bias is a powerful force that holds women back in the workplace and prevents them from achieving their full potential. This week on the podcast Verena Hefti MBE chats to Dr. Amy Diehl and Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, authors of a revealing new book wh…

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172: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 2) 24:33

4M ago24:33

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Last week, I discussed two impactful lifestyle changes to start taking better care of yourself: getting enough hydration and high-quality sleep. In this episode, we discover three more habits that add longevity and health to your years. These are bigger topics, but the highlights I give will motivate you to implement them into your life. I encourag…

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Jessica Calarco - Why Women Have Become a Social Safety Net & What Needs to Change 28:07

4M ago28:07

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This week Verena Hefti MBE chats with Jessica Calarco, a Sociologist and Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about women's role as a social safety net and what needs to change. Jessica is a leading expert on inequalities in family life and education and is the author of the forthcoming book Holding It Together - How Women Be…

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171: 5 Core Healthy Habits to Start for Women (Part 1) 31:12

5M ago31:12

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Are you ready for more epic living as we step into the new year? During 2023, I let go of some old beliefs that were holding me back. In doing so, I discovered impactful lifestyle changes to better care for myself. Let's call these lifestyle changes ‘habits.’ This week, I’m focusing on the importance of hydrating and getting adequate, high-quality …

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Introducing: The Health, Habits, and Epic Living Podcast 1:18

5M ago1:18

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Hi, I’m Sherry Price, pharmacist, certified life and weight loss coach, behavioral specialist, wife, mom, coffee lover, and lifelong learner of all things health. I’m on a mission to educate and empower women to take charge of their health and wellness through self-advocacy, lifestyle changes, stress management, and supportive habits. The goal and …

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🎧 Throwback: Dr Martha Deiros Collado on Being Present With Your Children & Dealing With Feelings Of Guilt 41:29

4M ago41:29

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Our host Verena Hefti MBE is taking a short break from podcast recording this Christmas week. Instead, we revisit one of our most popular episodes featuring Dr Martha Deiros Collado, a clinical psychologist specialising in family therapy and host of the brilliant podcast Talking Sense with Dr Martha. Leaders Plus Fellows tell us time and time again…

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[DLL] 170: Ending a Chapter 12:06

5M ago12:06

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In today’s episode, I discuss how walking away from what is no longer serving you allows for change. This change can be scary, but it’s the only way we’ll ever grow. Learn how to stop fearing change and, rather, invite it in and embrace it. Find the courage to walk away from what’s no longer serving you and give yourself permission to close a chapt…

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Brian Ballantyne - Working Fatherhood: Expectations of Masculinity & Whether Training Can Change Behaviour 45:48

5M ago45:48

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This week Verena Hefti MBE chats with Brian Ballantyne, author of the book "Confessions of a Working Father" and co-founder of Men for Inclusion. They discuss the challenges Brian has faced as a working father in a senior role, expectations of masculinity and whether training can really help change behaviour. Plus Brian shares three practical ways …

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[DLL] 169: How to End Self-Betrayal 24:44

5M ago24:44

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Do you find that you’re unable to keep promises to yourself in one particular area of your life? Maybe you’re unable to stop after 1 drink. Maybe you say your going to go to the gym or start exercising but don’t. Maybe you’re unable to follow through on something important. If so, these are all forms of self-betrayal. Engaging in self betrayal and …

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{CEO SERIES} Charlotte Hill OBE - Being a CEO & Enjoying Your Young Children 37:36

5M ago37:36

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Today Verena Hefti MBE is joined by Charlotte Hill OBE, the CEO of The Felix Project, a London charity fighting hunger and food waste. Charlotte is a mother to two young children and is passionate that it's absolutely possible to work in a senior position and raise children. On the podcast, she shares why it's incredibly worth it and how she practi…

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[DLL] 168: Family Induced Drinking 22:36

5M ago22:36

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Family dynamics can induce drinking. We feel pressure, stress, or expectations from our family that make us feel like we have to drink to deal. But where do these specific feelings come from? The answer is trauma. Trauma is stored in our bodies and doesn't make us feel good. We try to escape it by overindulging in drinking or food, but we know that…

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Rosie McLeod - Career Progression Gaps: Research Findings on Parents' Career Ambitions & How Employers Can Retain & Support Them 36:36

5M ago36:36

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What's holding parents' career progression back and how can employers retain and support them? In summer 2023, the Big Parent Career Choices Survey was completed by nearly 900 working parents. It found that 86% of parents want to progress their careers in the next five years, with 51% wanting to progress in the next two years. It also found what is…

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