Best Gilles Parent Podcasts (2024)

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Worried about breastfeeding? Midwife and IBCLC, Katie James, shares tips for breastfeeding success. 42:24

4h ago42:24

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Many women spend all of their time preparing for birth and what to put on their baby registry. But often times they forget to plan for other aspects of postpartum, especially breastfeeding. If you're a first-time mom worried about breastfeeding or a doula who wants to better support her clients as they begin the breastfeeding process, you'll want t…

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Episode 171 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Jessica Bondy and Dr Fiona Pienaar: Words Matter 42:28

4h ago42:28

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Jessica Bondy and Dr Pienaar talk to us about new charity Words Matter, which aims to end the verbal abuse of children by the adults around them. Find out more about the prevalence of verbal abuse and get some top tips for how we can build children up, rather than knock them down.

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Episode 170 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Dr Sue Roffey: School Wellbeing and Positive Education 39:52

6h ago39:52

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Dr Sue Roffey chats to us about her new books, ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Early Years and Primary and ASPIRE to Wellbeing and Learning for All in Secondary Settings. A must listen for all educators and parents, Dr Roffey describes a framework for creating learning environments where all pupils can thrive and make progress in learni…

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Episode 169 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Delfina Bilello: Supporting a Friend Who Self-Harms 46:16

6h ago46:16

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Understanding, responding to and supporting young people who self-harm is vital. Friends are typically the first and sometimes the only source of support sought by teens who self-harm. For young people, this can be a challenging and pressured role, which many may feel unequipped to deal with. We spoke to Dr Delfina Bilello about her work which expl…

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Dance to Success: Merging Brands with Daniel DeFranco 46:19

3h ago46:19

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Join host Holly as she speaks with Daniel DeFranco, Co-CEO of One Beat Dance Brands. In this vibrant episode, Daniel embodies the fusion of passion and business, sharing secrets from backstage management to executive boardrooms. Discover how culture, growth, and employee wellbeing choreograph the success of this dance-focused enterprise! Here are a…

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Are you choosing to get cervical checks during pregnancy and labor? Some pros and cons to consider when making this decision. 12:24

7d ago12:24

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Whether you're preparing for a VBAC or are a first-time mom, I'm sure you've heard about cervical exams at some point BUT... What are the pros and cons of getting cervical checks? Does everyone need to get cervical checks during pregnancy? What do cervical dilation and effacement even mean? Should you get cervical exams during labor? Tune in to fin…

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S4 Ep24: Becoming Full of Yourself with Prarthana Rao 28:36

6h ago28:36

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Are you giving yourself the same care and attention you give your family? Join Tamsin Williamson, Life and Mindset coach, in a heartfelt conversation with Prarthana Rao, a Quantum Self-Love Coach and discover the transformative power of self-love and authenticity in motherhood. Together, they share their insights on how embracing self-love can lead…

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Episode 168 - Dr Weston Talks with Dr Joel 'Gator' Warsh: Parenting at Your Child’s Pace 35:12

2h ago35:12

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Board-Certified paediatrician, Dr Joel “Gator” Warsh’s new book, 'Parenting at Your Child’s Pace: The Integrative Paediatrician’s Guide to the First Three Years' is due for publication in August 2024. Tune in to find out about the seeds of wellbeing and get Dr Warsh's perspective on harmoniously bridging the gap between the “right way” of doing thi…

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Episode 167 - Dr Rhodes Talks with the OPTIMA team: E-Parenting Support for Families Awaiting Assessment for ADHD 55:50

15d ago55:50

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We are joined by five members of OPTIMA, a research programme which tests whether a new mobile phone app called STEPS can help families of children awaiting clinical assessment for conditions such as ADHD or autism. STEPS (which is still being trialled) does not replace clinical support, but gives parents access to additional help while they are on…

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S4 Ep23: How Can Career Transitions Lead to a More Fulfilling Professional Life With Emma Gill 33:59

4h ago33:59

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In this insightful episode, Emma Gill, an experienced executive coach, delves into the complexities of career transitions. She shares her expertise on how to navigate changes in your professional life with confidence and intentionality. Emma discusses common misconceptions about career changes, the importance of reflective practice, and practical t…

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Behind the Scenes of a Corporate Leader with Brooke Smith 33:24

3h ago33:24

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Dive into the riveting world of mergers, leadership, and company culture with CEO Brooke Smith. Discover how Deep Water Point & Associates navigate the challenging waters of blending distinct corporate identities while maintaining client trust and financial prosperity. A tell-all session packed with lessons on transparency, mentorship, and the perp…

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Preparing for a NICU Stay: What Families and Doulas Need to Know with Mary Farrelly 48:42

21d ago48:42

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In this episode, I speak with Mary Farrelly, a certified Level IV NICU nurse and trained doula, about the crucial topic of navigating the NICU. We dive into: What is the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit)? How common is it for a baby to need NICU support? Essential tips on how families can prepare for a NICU stay in advance (even for an unexpected…

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Is your skin acting funky during pregnancy? Here are some unexpected pregnancy skin issues. 11:02

24d ago11:02

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Curious about some of those weird skin changes during pregnancy? Listen to today's episode as I briefly highlight a few pregnancy skin issues you may not know about. You probably aren't the only mom out there looking at your skin thinking, "What in the heck is this?!" If you're experiencing any abnormal skin changes always talk to your healthcare p…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne Discusses the Impact of Digital Experiences on Teens with Mental Health Difficulties 37:19

1d ago37:19

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Our Researcher of the Month, Dr Kasia Kostyrka-Allchorne, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her new paper which reviews the evidence on how young people with clinically significant mental health difficulties engage with the digital world. She discusses some emergent themes and explores how teachers and parents can best support children and teens to m…

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Episode 165 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Claire Hughes: Starting School 34:38

3d ago34:38

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In this interview, Professor Claire Hughes, a developmental psychologist at Cambridge University, talks to Dr Weston about her forthcoming book, The Psychology of Starting School. Learn more about school readiness, early friendships and what parents and teachers can do to impact positively on this period of transition.…

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S4 Ep22: Tell Me I'll Forget. Show Me I'll Remember. Involve Me I'm Motivated with Chloe Coburn 25:26

21d ago25:26

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Notice your family or work dynamics could use a boost? From the classrooms of London to coaching across continents, Chloe Coburn shares her expert strategies for creating supportive spaces. In this episode of the Careering Into Motherhood podcast, join Chloe, a former teacher turned coach, as she dives into the importance of involving, motivating, …

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Episode 164 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Andy Ribner: Young Children and Screens 57:03

5d ago57:03

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Does it matter if your toddler plays games on the iPad? Should very young children be using digital devices at all? What impact does parents' screen use have on our young children? How much screen time is too much for babies and young children? Dr Andy Ribner joins us to bust some myths and focus on what the available research evidence really shows…

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Episode 163 - Dr Cassie Rhodes Talks with Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart: Drumming and the Brain 37:05

9d ago37:05

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Discover the science behind the sticks as Dr Marie-Stephanie Cahart talks about her fascinating work which explores the amazing impact that learning to drum has on brain structures and behaviours, particularly for autistic young people.

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S4 Ep21: Understanding the inner-split with Katrina Court 26:58

1M ago26:58

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How can acknowledging and embracing the inner split in motherhood lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life? In this heartfelt episode, Katrina Court an ICF-certified coach and Mama Rising™ Matrescence Facilitator discusses the profound identity shift that happens when you become a mum. She explains the concept of matrescence and the inner split …

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From Pharma to People: Charting a Leader's Journey 35:09

11d ago35:09

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Dive into the compelling world of Greg Cathcart, the CEO of Exellis Health. Join us on "The Better People Podcast" as he uncovers the challenges of leading a globally integrated firm, the nuances of supply chain in pharma, and the art of fostering a culture that embraces flexibility. With a peek into the merger of three companies and personal leade…

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How Do I Know If I'm Done Having Kids? 19:21

1M ago19:21

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So today we're going to be talking about a topic that I talked quite a bit about last month on my Instagram, but I recently archived the majority of my posts. So the post isn't there anymore, but I talked about it in my stories a little bit, and it's about how, you know, if you're done having kids, I feel like this is a question that So many of us …

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S4 Ep20: Reclaiming Identity: Rediscovering Self amid Motherhood and Career with Sally Wade 31:12

1M ago31:12

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In this episode of the Careering Into Motherhood podcast, host Jane Johnson dives into how to keep your personal identity intact while juggling career and family with Sally Wade, an executive coach with a rich history in corporate leadership at Coca-Cola Africa. Sally shares her journey and offers practical advice for working moms trying to stay tr…

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The CEO's Journey: From Naval Officer to Healthcare Innovator with Matt Murphy 37:14

25d ago37:14

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Dive into the world of InHome Therapy with CEO Matt Murphy as he unveils the origins of his company during the pandemic, the growth through acquisitions, and the industry's shift to prioritize patients. Discover the power of purpose, the impact of physical therapy, and the art of engagement in a burgeoning healthcare business - all shaped by heartw…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Gill West and the Nuffield Early Language Intervention - Preschool (NELI Preschool) 49:55

1M ago49:55

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In this must listen interview for any early years educators, Dr Gillian West chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about a fantastic new oral language enrichment and intervention programme for children delivered the year before they enter formal education. NELI Preschool is designed around the principles of shared book reading and guided play, and aims to impr…

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S4 Ep19: Faith-Based Coaching with Gehad Mursi 31:12

1M ago31:12

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Welcome back! In this enlightening episode, Gehad Mursi, a counselor turned Success Coach, shares how she helps clients to uncover their strengths and purpose through the A.R.I.S.E Method - Awareness, Rediscovery, Identity, Strength, and Excellence - so that they can show up authentically without fear of judgement. She highlights why self-awareness…

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A Positive VBAC After a Miscarriage and Unplanned C-section: Morgan Martin's Birth Story 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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On today's episode, Morgan Martin tells us about her three different pregnancy and birth experiences and how each one transformed her life and helped her grow along the way. In this episode, we dive into the following: Morgan's miscarriage with her first pregnancy and the book that was born from that experience. Her unplanned c-section story. Prepa…

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Making Brands Matter: A CEO's Journey with Chris Bailey 24:43

1M ago24:43

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Join Margaret Uhrich on the Better People podcast for an insightful chat with Chris Bailey, CEO of Bailey Brand Consulting. Explore the secrets behind a resilient brand strategy, building strong team dynamics, and the role of deep-rooted relationships in business success. Get ready for an episode packed with wisdom from a branding titan! Here are a…

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Episode 130: Kirsten Lane 1:08:56

1M ago1:08:56

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Kirsten Lane is a freelance music supervisor who negotiates the deals that make it possible to put music into films, TV and adverts. She was the music supervisor for Saltburn and so that is how we met. She is now part of Murder on the Dancefloor’s journey and helped make its inclusion in the film’s soundtrack possible, naked dance and all! We talke…

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Episode 161 - Dr Kathy Weston Talks with Professor Geoff Thompson MBE: Sport For All, the Youth Charter and Olympic Legacies 53:57

2M ago53:57

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This inspiring conversation between Dr Weston and five time karate world champion, Professor Geoff Thompson, takes us from Geoff's childhood and sporting career, to his work at major sporting games. He explains his desire for every community and organisation to sign up to the Youth Charter, an organisation, founded by Geoff, which aims to provide s…

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Episode 129: Anne Twist 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

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Anne Twist is a first time writer and a long-term philanthropist who has two very succesful grown up children. Her eldest is podcaster and writer Gemma Styles, and her youngest is the singer, Harry Styles. I spoke to Anne, not long after she’d become a grandmother for the first time, which sounds like a very special feeling indeed. She’d also just …

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Transitioning to "Stay at Home Mom" with Mariela De Santiago 27:22

2M ago27:22

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Are you currently pregnant or recently postpartum? Are you questioning if you want to go back to work after maternity leave? Many of us have been there and it can be a hard decision to make for some women. If you are trying to figure out if being either a working mom, work from home mom, or stay at home mom is the best fit for your family, you'll w…

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Festivals and Family with Rob & Josie da Bank 39:11

2M ago39:11

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Steph chats with Rob and Josie da Bank about what it’s like to run a festival with your partner, and how they make it work alongside having four children. After 32 years together, and many festivals under their belts, they talk about the difficult bits, how they divide and conquer, and how helping people escape real life, screens and make some IRL …

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S4 Ep18: Surviving parenthood with kids, careers and a stronger parenting partnership with Rachel Childs 34:10

2M ago34:10

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In this episode, Couples Coach, Author and parental equity expert, Rachel Childs shares her journey from corporate talent development to coaching, highlighting key strategies from her book Beyond Baby Talk for couples transitioning into parenthood. Rachel explores how traditional gender roles during maternity leave can affect both career progressio…

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What is the easiest way to learn all the things about VBAC preparation? 11:11

3M ago11:11

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As a doula and childbirth educator, my plan has been to have VBAC preparation courses for moms and VBAC training programs for doulas. BUT is a VBAC course really something women want or would other formats be more beneficial? Other options could be: Membership site 1:1 or group virtual doula support and VBAC education Patreon or premium podcast epi…

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Episode 128: Rachel Jackson 1:01:44

2M ago1:01:44

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Rachel Jackson is a jewellery designer whose work I particularly love. We even collaborated with on a necklace design once. She discovered her passion for her career while solo travelling in South America where she made a good friend Ali in Brazil and then spent 2 months living with his mum Cinderela (yes that really was her name!) who taught her h…

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Researcher of the Month: Dr Julie Moote Discusses the Impact of Careers Education on Children's Later Outcomes 39:30

3M ago39:30

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Our latest Researcher of the Month, Dr Julie Moote, chats to Dr Cassie Rhodes about her newly published paper, 'More is More: Exploring the Relationship Between Young People’s Experiences of School-Based Career Education, Information, Advice and Guidance at Age 14–16 and Wider Adult Outcomes at Age 21–22 in England'. Dr Moote's findings will be of …

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Growth and Equity: A Nonprofit CEO's Journey 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Join host Holly DePalma as she enlightens us with the extraordinary journey of Franklyn Baker, CEO and President of the United Way of Central Maryland. Franklyn unveils the secrets behind doubling the organization's outreach, fostering a culture of equity and growth, and the thrilling prospects of taking their practices nationwide. Tap in to learn …

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Episode 127: Natalie Cassidy 1:06:17

2M ago1:06:17

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Natalie Cassidy is familiar to us all from EastEnders where she's been playing Sonia since the age of 10! When we met she told me about her love of growing up on a TV set, where age meant nothing and her best friend was June Brown, who was 50 years older than her! Natalie is a mum of two daughters, Eliza and Joanie. My heart melted when she describ…

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Will having a doula increase my chances for a VBAC? 13:20

3M ago13:20

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You may be wondering whether or not you REALLY need a doula to have a VBAC. There are several potential benefits to having a doula but even with these general benefits of doulas, not all doulas are going to be beneficial to your birth experience. Is it really necessary to hire a doula for your VBAC? Is it possible to have a positive VBAC experience…

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S4 Ep17: Getting things out in the open (literally!) with Georgina Gray 27:49

3M ago27:49

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Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the Careering Into Motherhood Podcast! Today, Jane Johnson is joined by Georgina Gray, a fantastic transformative coach from "WalkwithMe.coach." In this enlightening conversation, Georgina shares her innovative approach to coaching that combines the healing powers of nature with deep, reflective convers…

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Mastering Your Path in Sales and Leadership with David Mattson 51:48

2M ago51:48

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Dive into an electrifying chat with CEO David Mattson of Sandler Training on The Better People Podcast. In this episode, we uncover the fusion of potent leadership, savvy sales strategies, and the art of personal career cultivation. Captivating stories and razor-sharp insights make this a playbook for anyone hungry to excel. Here are a few of the t…

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Episode 126: Natasha Khan aka Bat for Lashes 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

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Bat For Lashes aka Natasha Khan is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a mum to a three year old. She has just brought out her 6th album and this one is inspired by the birth of her daughter and is called The Dream of Delphi. She was pregnant in LA during Covid and the album recalls how she reconnected with nature during that …

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S4 Ep16: Help! I just called my son a d***k!" in conversation with Hannah Porteous Butler 30:17

3M ago30:17

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In this new episode of "Careering into Motherhood," Jane sits down for an engaging chat with Hannah Porteous Butler, The People Practice Group's resident parent coach. With four kids of her own, Hannah brings a refreshing authenticity to the table, sharing personal stories and invaluable insights that resonate with every parent's journey. Hannah's …

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Culture in the C-Suite: A CEO's Take on Engaging Workplaces with Kevin Robins 23:01

3M ago23:01

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In this episode, Holly DePalma kicks of a shift in perspective as we hear from guest CEO Kevin Robins. Insightful monologues & real-life leadership lessons make up this candid chat on reinventing workplace culture, building successful teams, and making sure everyone is on board and not left at the station. Here are a few topics we’ll discuss on thi…

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Episode 125: Vicky Gill 1:15:42

3M ago1:15:42

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Vicky Gill is the Wardrobe Lead for Strictly Come Dancing, amongst many other things! We first met when I appeared on the show in 2013. She is passionate about merging fashion and performance. I can vouch for the fact that she is supremely talented at making costumes that people can dance in - and her sparkly leotards are still part of my onstage e…

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S4 Ep15: 5 Obstacles to Career Happiness with Lucy Higgins 30:45

3M ago30:45

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Welcome back to the Careering Into Motherhood podcast, our host Jane Johnson engages in a captivating conversation with Lucy Higgins, a certified career coach. Together, they delve into the five most common obstacles to career happiness and offer invaluable strategies for overcoming them. Lucy's expertise shines as she discusses the importance of e…

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Work Culture Wins: Insights from Bookminders' CEO Jessica Minkus 26:28

3M ago26:28

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Join us as Bookminders CEO Jessica Minkus shares her journey from staff accountant to head honcho, and spills the secret sauce behind their flexible, remote work culture. Discover how an employee-centric approach supercharged their growth, learn about team advisors' impact, and get inspired to enhance your company's culture. Here are a few topics w…

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Episode 124: Michelle Ogundehin 1:12:37

3M ago1:12:37

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Michelle Ogundehin is best known as the head judge of Interior Designs Masterclass on BBC 1. It’s a programme I am utterly addicted to, and I was therefore delighted to have been asked to join as a guest judge for semi finals week, this week (TX 23/4/24). I have been a fan of Michelle’s expert eye when it comes to interiors for a long time, having …

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How to Prepare for the Birth You DON'T Want with HeHe Stewart 48:26

4M ago48:26

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Imagine walking into labor and delivery prepared with the knowledge and confidence to advocate for the birth experience you've envisioned. That's exactly what HeHe Stewart, from Tranquility by HeHe and The Birth Lounge, is here to talk about. We talk about ways to turn the often overwhelming task of birth planning into a strategic, thoughtful proce…

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S4 Ep14: How to Lead with Confidence with Charlotte Worth 28:10

4M ago28:10

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Welcome back! In this episode of the Careering into Motherhood podcast, Jane engages in a candid conversation with confidence expert Charlotte Worth about the intricate relationship between motherhood and confidence. Through insightful discussion and practical advice, Charlotte sheds light on the challenges faced by working mothers and offers actio…

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